Archive.org would probably be the one place I’d trust if you can find it there
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notnotmike@programming.dev 3 months agoUpdate: 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…
Cort@lemmy.world 3 months ago
BearOfaTime@lemm.ee 3 months ago
Use a VM if you’re concerned.
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.