Downloading mini-DV cassettes

[tarponnut]

I have a Sony handicam that uses Firewire, my computer is USB compatible only.
Any ideas on how I can download these miniDV tapes?
Thanks

[Tom Mussatto]

Unless you have high speed USB 3.0, USB does not handle video transfer well. Best option would be to put a firewire card in your computer. Plug and play and relatively inexpensive.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dynex%26%23153%3B+-+3-Port+FireWire/IEEE+1394+PCI+Card/6307392.p;jsessionid=A4C682806F445A2496BCAB0426114EB6.bbolsp-app02-09?id=1074787927900&skuId=6307 392

[tarponnut]

Actually my other camera does pretty well with the USB cable.
I am going to take your advice and install a Firewire port though.
Thanks, Jim