freeflir29 0 #1 January 30, 2004 Someone tell me if I have this straight. To go camera to camera I need 4 pin to 4 pin. Camera to capture card looks like 4 pin to 6. Is this right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #2 January 30, 2004 Depends on the card, Clay. My Sony computer uses the same firewire input as my PC120. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeorgeKat 0 #3 January 30, 2004 Generally right. Some PC connections are also 4 pin, but you can easily tell. If your camera connection looks the same as your capture card then they are both 4-pin, if they look totally different then the capture card is 6 pin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #4 January 30, 2004 If you're like most of us, you'll eventually end up with all the different combinations just to be able to do everything. I found some FireWire cables the other day at Fry's in SoCal and I was amazed how inexpensive they've gotten. $7 for a 6ft 4-4 pin. I remember when folks were selling them for closer to $40.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeorgeKat 0 #5 January 30, 2004 I did get caught out once when I mail ordered some very cheap fire wire hard drive cables and they didn't work camera to camera. I never investigated but suspect there's two formats, one a crossover of the other. I'm sure you know what you're buying quade. I share this as a general caution to others. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #6 January 30, 2004 I haven't gotten caught out with cables that don't work, but I just paid 25 bucks at BestBuy for a 6ft 4pin to 6 pin firewire cable. Got myself a new 160Gb firewire disk, now my video runs smooth when I edit it Iwan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #7 January 31, 2004 My new one is USB, if it's good enough for Billvon, it's good enough for me. Had to put 1.5 gig of RAM in the freaking machine to make it do the right stuff, but heck, it's only money I don't have Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #8 January 31, 2004 I can't comment on the money.. but the reason I didn't go with USB is .. performance. USB still uses up the CPU, firewire doesn't 1.5 Gig of RAM???? I am getting along just fine using 256 in my laptop... I should upgrade, but my next upgrade is a real one.. Mac. Iwan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #9 January 31, 2004 Quotebut I just paid 25 bucks at BestBuy for a 6ft 4pin to 6 pin firewire cable. After heading to best buy expecting to get RAPED for a cable...They tried but I ain't givin up 39.99 for a Monster cable. I went online to www.pccables.com and ordered a 4-6 AND a 4-4 for 17.83 I think it was....WITH SHIPPING. They are both 6 ft cables too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #10 January 31, 2004 Ah well.. I know they are cheaper on the internet, but I needed the cable NOW.. he he.. Time is money Iwan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
webracer 0 #11 January 31, 2004 in general you are right. I have the option of 4 or 6 pin on desktop, but on my laptop, I only have 4 pin. I buy Sony brand (or JVC, sony makes their cables) cables, but I buy them in Japan, HongKong, or Seoul for about $12 each, instead of the $40 they want here or in Europe.Troy I am now free to exercise my downward mobility. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BETO74 0 #12 January 31, 2004 [but my next upgrade is a real one.. Mac.] I hear you I'll be getting my G4 powerbook 15" in two weeks just in time for my birthdayhttp://web.mac.com/ac057a/iWeb/AC057A/H0M3.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #13 January 31, 2004 Quote[but my next upgrade is a real one.. Mac.] I hear you I'll be getting my G4 powerbook 15" in two weeks just in time for my birthday Enjoy! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #14 January 31, 2004 Quotebut I buy them in Japan, HongKong, or Seoul for about $12 each Everything is cheap in Seoul. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremyneas 0 #15 February 1, 2004 shit...when the pc7 hit the shelves, i had to take the bus into NYC and plunk down $60 for my 4 to 4, somewhere on 42nd street. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #16 February 1, 2004 Also, although these are really new, there are firewire800 cables which are totaly different again. Mostly seen on Macs, firewire800 IS available for PC. We have a LaCie 400 Gb Firewire 800/USB2 disk here in Thailand. And a Firewire800 PCMCIA card. Fast!! ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unutsch 0 #17 February 2, 2004 Quote 1.5 Gig of RAM???? I am getting along just fine using 256 in my laptop... I should upgrade, but my next upgrade is a real one.. Mac. i too have no problems on my comp with 384mb of RAM, but i will invest a little somethin into another 512mb... hehehe, i'm addicted to speed!!! oh yeah man, mac is the dream for every video editing guru... or should i say freak? Check out the site of the Fallen Angels FreeflY Organisation: http://www.padliangeli.org Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skychic68 0 #18 February 3, 2004 Dang, dude. Got my cable from e bay for 7 buckaroos with a minimal shipping fee. Haven't had any trouble with it whatsoever. Let's face it, retailers mark stuff up hundreds of percents.Que sera sera Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #19 February 3, 2004 Same here - £6.50 including S+H for 2 (me and my housemate). E-bay is the best place for accesories and tapes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremyneas 0 #20 February 3, 2004 Yes...NOW...then it was a little harder to find. Most electronic stores never heard of it. But my adventures through Manhatten to find my cable proved worth it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #21 February 3, 2004 Quote when the pc7 hit the shelves Ah - I copy - that was a few years back Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
