how to transfer to pc from mini dv?
 

What do i need? I bought a gs180 cant transfer the video from it. The stupid manual has no instructions. How do i do it?

ps i have no firewire wire

I dont own one, but if you check this review,
review
it appears that you can connect the USB port on the camera to your PC for tranfer.

I had to get a firewire card

Either Firewire, usb or worse case, analog capture (RCA)

thanks guys what about the software

I use studio 9 (probably outdated now) but it works well with me. Also, I use the firewire. The USB never works for me.

use firewire and firewire only :thumbsup

get a firewire card and use windows movie maker
until you can afford or get a copy of vegas or adobe video

i got premiere and after effects

firewire is the way to go

Using firewire here (GeekSquad). My understanding is USB doesn't transfer the full quality of the image (plus its VERY slow by comparison).

Looks like the verdict is in! Get a fireware card/cable and call it a day. Newegg.com ships super fast and have good prices.

You can get firewire cards for as little as for $10.00. Ebay is your friend. Get a cable there too, don't buy them at the store unless you like getting anally raped.