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SONY HDV CAMERA TAPE TO FCPX

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08 Sep 2017 22:39 #90401 by Nemo
Does anyone have a method to capture video from a Sony HDV tape deck to the iMac 2017? I can no longer use the old Thunderbolt 2. Now one must use the new Thunerbold 3. I have searched the web for a proper cable but cannot find one.

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09 Sep 2017 13:07 #90405 by JoeEditor
Exactly what tape deck are you using? What connection port does it have on it?

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09 Sep 2017 15:52 #90414 by Nemo
Replied by Nemo on topic SONY HDV CAMERA TAPE TO FCPX
Thank you for your response to my question.

Sony HDV 1080i. On my old system using FCP 7 I ran the output from the deck to the Thunderbolt 2 input on my iMac 27". Now with the new iMac 2017 I only have the option of thunderbolt 3 input, therefore, I cannot capture video to the new system.

I am doing a work-around by capturing the footage to my older iMac and then transferring the footage to the new iMac.

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09 Sep 2017 17:04 #90417 by Pielle
Replied by Pielle on topic SONY HDV CAMERA TAPE TO FCPX
Hi Nemo Apple sell this one ( Apple MMEL2AM/A, Thunderbolt 3 (Usb-C) To 2 Adapter) ,
You can capture video from tape using iMovie. I'm using this method to transfer old tapes from an old Sony miniDV camera.Or I think you could try to capture video from the HDMI out port of the camcorder with a USBC to HDMI converter. I hope this helps you

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09 Sep 2017 18:56 #90419 by Nemo
Replied by Nemo on topic SONY HDV CAMERA TAPE TO FCPX
Thanks for your suggestions.
The best idea is the one you suggested using the HDMI port out of my camera to a USBC to HDMI converter. I can't use the Apple MMEL2AM/A since it goes from 3SUB-C to Thunderbolt 2. My iMac does not support Thunderbolt 2 only 3.

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