Video Cam capture driver - Sony - DPChallenge Forums

10/06/2007 12:53:36 PM · #1

Hello dudes and dudesses'

I have a sony dv cam...the kind with the dv tape. I had an xp machine that would capture the video with no problems.

I now have vista and when i plug in...the computer recognizes a "device" but can find drivers.

I can capture video b/c Premiere doesn't think anything is attached.

I have a generic intel video card.

Sony is no help. Does anyone know what I have to do to start this up?

Thanks,

Kenny

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

10/06/2007 06:47:02 PM · #2

bump...still can't capture.

Mal37

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

10/06/2007 06:56:05 PM · #3

Have you checked with sony to see if they have vista compatable drivers for your cam? If not, I'm not sure if it will work. You can always get a USB capture device, but you will lose the ability to write back to tape.

10/06/2007 06:58:37 PM · #4

I'm all over the sony site but can't find any thing.

Tell me about tis USB capture device..

Originally posted by nickp37:

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

10/06/2007 07:07:13 PM · #5

Are you connecting via USB or Firewire?

Mal37

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

10/06/2007 07:09:39 PM · #6

Here's one such device that appears to work with Vista.

Basically, it's a box that connects to your computer via USB, and to your camera via RCA A/V cables (like connecting your camera to a TV). Software on your computer then encodes the video to a standard format (usually MPEG 1 or 2, but sometimes DIVX).

I know there are many such devices that work very well with XP, but Vista support is becoming available.

Message edited by author 2007-10-06 19:10:04.

10/06/2007 07:27:33 PM · #7

Yes....usb 2 on a vista machine. The computer knows something is attached but can't find driver.

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

Are you connecting via USB or Firewire?

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

10/06/2007 07:28:35 PM · #8

I see....however...I don't think I need more hardware. My xp machine captures from the Sony with no isses. I just need it to happen in vista.

Originally posted by nickp37:

Mal37

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

10/06/2007 07:37:18 PM · #9

What camera are you using? Have you spoken with anyone at sony, or emailed?

10/06/2007 07:44:48 PM · #10

I have a Sony DV camcorder, haven't tried it on my Vista machine yet. BRB.

10/06/2007 07:52:34 PM · #11

Sony has no help or software !

Originally posted by nickp37:

What camera are you using? Have you spoken with anyone at sony, or emailed?

10/06/2007 07:52:58 PM · #12

Waiting for your return......

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

I have a Sony DV camcorder, haven't tried it on my Vista machine yet. BRB.

10/06/2007 07:54:20 PM · #13

Ken, I plugged mine into the Firewire port and Vista recognized it and immediately installed the driver and prompted to import video.

I was pretty sure no external drivers were gonna be needed, as windows should support it. And it did.

Message edited by author 2007-10-06 19:55:05.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

10/06/2007 08:00:46 PM · #14

After you connect it, go into Device Manager and see hf any devices are misconfigured.

Apple iPhone 5

10/06/2007 08:04:09 PM · #15

I had a terrible time trying to connect my Sony DV via USB in XP. I gave up in the end and got a firewire card for the PC and connected using a firewire cable as well (which gives better quality than the USB connection, for some reason)

I suspect Sony support the firewire drivers better than the USB ones.

10/06/2007 08:07:43 PM · #16

I'd try the USB out, but I have no clue where that cord is.

10/06/2007 10:16:13 PM · #17

Thanks fotoman....

I did have a firewire wire around here somewhere...I'll try it when I find it.

I'll try your suggestion below also.

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

After you connect it, go into Device Manager and see hf any devices are misconfigured.

10/06/2007 10:18:36 PM · #18

connected usb again..

device mgr says "unknown usb device"

10/07/2007 07:22:17 PM · #19

Ok...purchased a firewire - DV plug and now I can import videos !

However...I imported from a Windows program b/c for some reason Premier freezes upon opening. The "capture" screen comes up for some reason and sticks.

If I recall, the capture screen was not the default screen.

Anybody...anybody? Ferris???

KS

10/07/2007 07:46:17 PM · #20

Does Adobe have any patches for Premier that aren't installed?