How can I import video into my computer from my video camera?
I have a Hitachi DVD Cam and Windows XP. When I connect the camera to the computer, it won’t recognize that the camera is attached. I would like to import video from the disc to my computer so that I can then erase the video from the disc and free up more space. The computer will recognize the camera when I have it on “card photo” but not for video clips. What can I do to fix this?
I forgot to mention; my camera is a Hitachi DZ-MV580A.
The Artistic One, I can’t drag and drop the files, unfortunately. It won’t recognize that I even have a camera attached via USB cable.
I forgot to mention; my camera is a Hitachi DZ-MV580A.
The Artistic One, I can’t drag and drop the files, unfortunately. It won’t recognize that I even have a camera attached via USB cable.
By: Eowyn Skywalker
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Filed under Camcorders by on Dec 25th, 2009. 
Comments on How can I import video into my computer from my video camera?
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Can’t you drag and drop the files ? Usually you can with new cameras.
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If you have a mini dvd camcorder….
You will have to finalize your dvd in the camera and then put the dvd in your computer’s DVD burner (top loading only) and then you will have to convert the files (I downloaded handbrake file converter free) and import them into your editing program. Use the HELP feature in your editing program to learn about editing. Once you are ready to burn, your project will be burned to a different DVD and you can file the original away.
You do not hook minidvd camcorders to the pc. No usb or firewire connection is needed.
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Good luck