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Panasonic PV GS65
Panasonic PV GS65
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Evelyn Cartagena (boricualyna) 2 pts
December 19, 2007 6:08 PM
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How do I download my videos to my Mac?

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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58446 pts
December 19, 2007 7:32 PM
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Unfortunately, according to Apple, iMovie supports most Mini DV tape-based camcorders that use a FireWire cable (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) which support DV (standard definition) or HDV (high definition) formats.

Tapeless camcorders can be connected via USB 2.0, but miniDV is still a firewire operation. If Panasonic has a dock for the camera which comes with a firewire option, then you're in business.

You may be able to try a Bridge like the Pinnacle Movie Studio for MAC. That may work.
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Evelyn Cartagena (boricualyna) 2 pts
December 20, 2007 9:31 AM
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Hi,

Thanks for the help.

Yes, I have the Firewire cable, but my Mac is giving me an error. I guess I will have to buy a cable for my PC and try from there.

Thanks

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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58446 pts
December 20, 2007 2:54 PM
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Interesting. What's the error it gives? You may need to adjust the sound settings. OSX can't handle some sound settings on camcorders and as such, will give you errors in connection or synch issues.

You may also try downloading the update for iLife vs. 1.1.1, which s"upports system software components shared by all iLife '08 applications, improves overall stability, addresses a number of other minor issues, and supports general compatibility issues. It is recommended for all users of iLife '08."
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Evelyn Cartagena (boricualyna) 2 pts
December 20, 2007 6:09 PM
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It just states error communicating with Camera. I'm new to the mac, so I don't even know how would I adjust the sound? Just turn the speakers down?

Any help with this greatly appreciated.

You can email me directly at evelyn.cartagena@gmail.com
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58446 pts
December 21, 2007 12:28 PM
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Sorry, if I confused you on that. It's not the volume, it's at what mHz the camera records the audio in. check the settings
of [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO]. If you can alter this to 16 bit, you may have better luck. I ran into this issue with my sharp camcorder and OSX. I ended up having to buy a new camera (Canon ZR70) to solve the problem.
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58446 pts
January 21, 2008 2:51 PM
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Hi, I noticed that you haven't marked any replies as the "best answer." Are you still looking for an answer? If so, I recommend you re-submit it on http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com so it will have a better chance of being noticed. These days it looks like most questions are being answered within a few days.

Otherwise, if you're happy with the answer you received, you can simply click on "Mark for best answer" bubble and it will place the question in the "Answered" category for all to see. Thanks for posting it and Good luck!
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