Sharp VIEWCAM VL-SD20S

BertieUK

Hello Folks'


We have found in our attic an old video camera that we used about 14 years ago.


There are cassettes with family holidays that we would like naturally to save, the camera is in working order, so could some kind person suggest how best to download theses 'keepsakes' please onto our computer?


The camera is a: Sharp VIEWCAM VL-SD20S


Thank you kindly...

Browntoa

it has a DV terminal so


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihRYFj2CoGA


for a canon camera but principle the same

BertieUK

Browntoa wrote: »

it has a DV terminal so


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihRYFj2CoGA


for a canon camera but principle the same

Many thanks' for the quick and positive response...


...let the fun begin - this is going to be fun.


Kind regards

BertieUK

[QUOTE=Originally_Posted_by_Browntoa it has a DV terminal so


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihRYFj2CoGA


for a canon camera but principle the same

[/QUOTE]



I cannot find a socket that the DV cable will fit into on my computer so how would I overcome this please?

PS Computers are not this Old Codger know how.

kind regards


PS I am working with Windows 10 so I may also have to get the Windows Movie maker...

Browntoa

free software


http://download.cnet.com/VSDC-Free-Video-Editor/3000-13631_4-75764187.html

Chino

Browntoa wrote: »

theres a USB version

That Ebay listing appears to be for a USB to USB cable whereas the OP's camera appears to have an IEEE 1394 port ("http://www.manualslib.com/manual/524972/Sharp-Viewcam-Vl-Sd20s.html?page=70#manual").

Here's a listing for an IEEE 1394 to USB cable:
"http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USB-Data-Cable-Firewire-IEEE-1394-Lead-for-MINI-DV-HDV-Camcorder-to-Edit-PC-UK-/141524577409?hash=item20f385ac81:g:8DIAAOSw~uhUo1vo"

Browntoa

removed my post , thanks

BertieUK

Browntoa and Chino - Many thanks to you both for your input...


...I can now recover cassette tapes found in our loft that I thought was lost for ever.


Kind regards.

BertieUK

Chino wrote: »

That Ebay listing appears to be for a USB to USB cable whereas the OP's camera appears to have an IEEE 1394 port ("http://www.manualslib.com/manual/524972/Sharp-Viewcam-Vl-Sd20s.html?page=70#manual").

Here's a listing for an IEEE 1394 to USB cable:
"http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USB-Data-Cable-Firewire-IEEE-1394-Lead-for-MINI-DV-HDV-Camcorder-to-Edit-PC-UK-/141524577409?hash=item20f385ac81:g:8DIAAOSw~uhUo1vo"[/QUOTE]


Good Afternoon...


...I have received the IEEE 1394 to USB Cable and Windows 10 does not recognise this USB Cable, so I need the Driver(s) so Google put me onto a site called Driver Agent and it wants me to register etc in order to d/load the drivers for my Sharp VL-SD20 Digital Viewcam ;


I really don't want to get into contracts etc unless this site recommends me to do.


Advice please.


Regards...

bsod

ask the ebayer for a refund, install a firewire card into your pc, checking first that it supports your operating system, buy a firewire to firewire cable with ends that match the camera and card, use windows movie maker or similar to capture the video. usb to firewire video capture devices are available, but they usually cost significantly more than a firewire card.

alternatively if you aren't bothered about quality, there are many composite to usb capture devices available - ezcap etc

BertieUK

bsod wrote: »

ask the ebayer for a refund, install a firewire card into your pc, checking first that it supports your operating system, buy a firewire to firewire cable with ends that match the camera and card, use windows movie maker or similar to capture the video. usb to firewire video capture devices are available, but they usually cost significantly more than a firewire card.

alternatively if you aren't bothered about quality, there are many composite to usb capture devices available - ezcap etc

Thank you for your input...


I am working with Windows 10 - 64 Bit - Intel core i5 - 440S
CPU @ 2.80 GHz - 8.0GB Ram - R7 200 Series.





PS Are you saying that the sellers description is incorrect?


Description:

• Brand New USB Data cable Firewire IEEE 1394
• SHARP FIRE WIRE 4 PIN DATA CABLE TO EDIT PC
• use this cable to download videos and pictures from your camcorders its a 4pin firewire to usb
• check camcorder for the firewire port its quicker and super fast
• will work with JVC,SONY,PANASONIC and many more camcorders
• Package Includes : 1 x 4 pin firewire CABLE

regards...