Update: Found the cable, but connecting to the computer results in an unrecognized device. Sony stopped hosting the drivers in 2019, so I fear I may be out of luck in terms of a USB connection - unless I risk downloading a driver off the internet which I’m not inclined to do…
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jared@mander.xyz 3 months agoI’d look into that a bit, it’s Sony so the software may be out there somewhere. But you may run in to driver or windows version problems.
notnotmike@programming.dev 3 months ago
fakeman_pretendname@feddit.uk 3 months ago
Unless there’s something very unique about the camera, the USB is only going to transfer still images off the memory card (and possibly supply a low-res webcam function) - you won’t be able to transfer video through it.
There should be a mini-firewire/mini-DV/iLink port hidden under a flap - that will connect to a firewire port on a desktop, or an older laptop.
If you don’t have access to a firewire port, your existing S-Video/AV cable is still your best option.
Unless anything magical has happened recently, a firewire to USB will not help you for video capture.
Cort@lemmy.world 3 months ago
Archive.org would probably be the one place I’d trust if you can find it there
BearOfaTime@lemm.ee 3 months ago
Use a VM if you’re concerned.
notnotmike@programming.dev 3 months ago
I’ll check and see if I have a Mini-USB lying around somewhere and plug it in and see what happens. Ideally I’d prefer not to have to install software to record but I suppose if it results in the best video quality that may be the best option