Firewire to USB 2 ??? - DPChallenge Forums

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

12/25/2006 11:44:33 AM · #1

My camera, Canon 1D MkII, has a firewire cable out for direct connection to computer. My console puter has a firewire port. However, my laptop only has USB 2, and I was hoping to be able to use the camera tethered to my laptop for a series of time-lapse shots.

Does anyone know if there are any conversion/connection possibilities for adapting the firewire connection to a USB 2 one?

Merry Christmas everyone!

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

12/25/2006 11:49:30 AM · #2

The best bet would be a FireWire Cardbus adapter. They are readily available, though not dirt cheap; the resulting connection would be quite fast.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

12/25/2006 11:51:32 AM · #3

Good idea! I'll look for one of those.

SamDoe1

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

12/25/2006 12:02:40 PM · #4

Originally posted by kirbic:

The best bet would be a FireWire Cardbus adapter. They are readily available, though not dirt cheap; the resulting connection would be quite fast.

Something like this would be what he's talking about. They aren't too bad in price.

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

12/25/2006 12:16:57 PM · #5

Originally posted by SamDoe1:

Originally posted by kirbic:
The best bet would be a FireWire Cardbus adapter. They are readily available, though not dirt cheap; the resulting connection would be quite fast.

Something like this would be what he's talking about. They aren't too bad in price.

I found this one that looks like a good deal. Refurbished, but 1/3 the price. I've always had really good luck with refurbished products, which are usually returned in perfect condition from a user who is confused/mistaken.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

12/25/2006 12:20:53 PM · #6

Now that does look like a good deal. Adaptec is a good name, and I agree that refurbed equipment can be, most often is, as good as new.

MattO

Nikon D4

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

12/25/2006 12:29:41 PM · #7

Originally posted by jemison:

Your 1DMKII has both a USB and a firewire port on the left side of the camera. Mine came with both cables. I can assume if you bought yours new yours did as well. If not the cable is available on the net. Your users manual should give you the part number. IFC-400PCU

MattO

Edit to add link to B&H cable listed for that part number.

IFC-400PCU

Message edited by author 2006-12-25 12:30:56.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

12/25/2006 01:02:42 PM · #8

Originally posted by kirbic:

Now that does look like a good deal. Adaptec is a good name, and I agree that refurbed equipment can be, most often is, as good as new.

Especially if it has no moving parts.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

12/25/2006 01:42:07 PM · #9

Originally posted by MattO:

Originally posted by jemison:
My camera, Canon 1D MkII, has a firewire cable out for direct connection to computer. My console puter has a firewire port. However, my laptop only has USB 2, and I was hoping to be able to use the camera tethered to my laptop for a series of time-lapse shots.

Does anyone know if there are any conversion/connection possibilities for adapting the firewire connection to a USB 2 one?

Merry Christmas everyone!

Your 1DMKII has both a USB and a firewire port on the left side of the camera. Mine came with both cables. I can assume if you bought yours new yours did as well. If not the cable is available on the net. Your users manual should give you the part number. IFC-400PCU

MattO

Edit to add link to B&H cable listed for that part number.

IFC-400PCU

Thanks for pointing that out Matt. I bought my MK II used, and the only things that didn't come with it were the USB and Firewire cables. However, after checking your link, I find that the USB cable for my old 300D is the same as the one for the MkII, so I'm in business! Funny thing is I looked at the connection ports on the MK II and didn't see the USB port clearly...thought it was some sort of printer-out port. DUH!

doctornick

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

12/25/2006 01:46:10 PM · #10

Remember though that the USB port on the Mark II is USB 1 and as such would be painfully slowwwwww for tethered shooting. The Firewire PC card would be a faster alternative IMHO. :)

SamDoe1

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

12/25/2006 02:00:09 PM · #11

Originally posted by doctornick:

Remember though that the USB port on the Mark II is USB 1 and as such would be painfully slowwwwww for tethered shooting. The Firewire PC card would be a faster alternative IMHO. :)

It would be painfully slow for just about everything... Definitely go for the firewire...