Just Arrived But I'm confused........ at DVinfo.net

Tom Aellis · September 13th, 2004, 10:14 AM

Just received my HD10U and the battery is charging up.

I was under the impression that It would have a standard Firewire
cable input.

I use a Mac G5 Dual 2.ghz

How do I capture with my G5? USB only?

Thanks tons in advance.
Tom

Heath McKnight · September 13th, 2004, 10:38 AM

Tom,

Check out the HD10's manual, which is included with the camera, to help answer your questions.

The firewire port is on the left side, when you open the LCD. It's on the bottom, hidden by a removable (but on a "hinge") piece of black rubber. You'll also see the component input/output.

To do A/V input/output, it's on the right side, also hidden by a smaller removable piece of black rubber.

For beginners, I strongly recommend the HDV Training DVD, which I gave a favorable review. The website is down as producer Darren Kelly prepares a new site with new training DVDs! I'll post a link ASAP!

heath

Heath McKnight · September 13th, 2004, 10:40 AM

Oh, and to capture and put back to tape, and also to prepare your captured clips for Final Cut Pro editing, I strongly recommend Lumiere HD.

Keep checking around the HD1/HD10 page here, plus check out our HDV editing page, run by makers of HDV editing software for the Mac and PC!

heath

Tom Aellis · September 13th, 2004, 10:44 AM

I guess my confusion was that I need a 1394 (iLink) cable to the
"Normal" firewire end for my Mac. (The Mac does not have iLink.

Am I correct in assuming this?
Thanks again.

Jeff Donald · September 13th, 2004, 10:48 AM

There are three types of FireWire cables. Six pin to six pin (required for Macs), six pin to four pin (needed for some laptops, PC's and devices) and four pin to four pin (required by some PC's). You may need a different cable and they are generally available from stores like CompUsa.

Heath McKnight · September 13th, 2004, 10:49 AM

iLink is a Sony thing. It is Firewire, they just didn't want to pay Apple to use the name. iLink=Firewire (ieee 1394).

It's four pin (the camera), and your Mac is six pin, so buy a 4 pin to 6 pin firewire cable, and you'll be fine.

Also, here's a link to the HDV Jumpstart DVD guide! Just click here!

heath

Tom Aellis · September 13th, 2004, 10:58 AM

Thanks again guys.
I have the jump start guide. Ordered with the camera
from B&H (how could I not being a novice and having read
your review)

Was surprised to find two dics in the DVD holder,
A "goodie" disc as well.

Purchased the Camera as a Demo at a good price. I would
never do this unless it was B&H where I get ALL of my
Pro Still Photog' equipment.

Thanks again.
Tom

Heath McKnight · September 13th, 2004, 11:00 AM

Cool. How much did you pay for the camera?

heath

Tom Aellis · September 13th, 2004, 11:24 AM

2,700 with no tax (shipping to NJ)
Rest of the stuff was Normal Prices.
Only a very small scratch on the tripod Mounting plate.

I'm going to spend a lot of time learning and then try
to break into shooting HD for Martial Arts events which
is a awesome market. (Hundreds of events each month)

but I am a video novice but have good 'tog skills and do
pretty well in the large format printing business.

Thanks again Heath.
Rgds,
Tom

Heath McKnight · September 13th, 2004, 12:00 PM

Welcome aboard to DV Info Net and HDV! And I guess videography, as well. <g> Good luck, man!

heath

September 13th, 2004, 10:14 AM	#1
Tom Aellis Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: USA Posts: 29	Just Arrived But I'm confused........ Just received my HD10U and the battery is charging up. I was under the impression that It would have a standard Firewire cable input. I use a Mac G5 Dual 2.ghz How do I capture with my G5? USB only? Thanks tons in advance. Tom __________________ Tom Aellis ONA Imaging Inc. Martial Arts Photography By Martial Artists ONA Large Format Printing

September 13th, 2004, 10:38 AM	#2
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	Tom, Check out the HD10's manual, which is included with the camera, to help answer your questions. The firewire port is on the left side, when you open the LCD. It's on the bottom, hidden by a removable (but on a "hinge") piece of black rubber. You'll also see the component input/output. To do A/V input/output, it's on the right side, also hidden by a smaller removable piece of black rubber. For beginners, I strongly recommend the HDV Training DVD, which I gave a favorable review. The website is down as producer Darren Kelly prepares a new site with new training DVDs! I'll post a link ASAP! heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

September 13th, 2004, 10:40 AM	#3
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	Oh, and to capture and put back to tape, and also to prepare your captured clips for Final Cut Pro editing, I strongly recommend Lumiere HD. Keep checking around the HD1/HD10 page here, plus check out our HDV editing page, run by makers of HDV editing software for the Mac and PC! heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

September 13th, 2004, 10:44 AM	#4
Tom Aellis Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: USA Posts: 29	Thanks Heath I guess my confusion was that I need a 1394 (iLink) cable to the "Normal" firewire end for my Mac. (The Mac does not have iLink. Am I correct in assuming this? Thanks again. __________________ Tom Aellis ONA Imaging Inc. Martial Arts Photography By Martial Artists ONA Large Format Printing

September 13th, 2004, 10:48 AM	#5
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	There are three types of FireWire cables. Six pin to six pin (required for Macs), six pin to four pin (needed for some laptops, PC's and devices) and four pin to four pin (required by some PC's). You may need a different cable and they are generally available from stores like CompUsa. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

September 13th, 2004, 10:49 AM	#6
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	iLink is a Sony thing. It is Firewire, they just didn't want to pay Apple to use the name. iLink=Firewire (ieee 1394). It's four pin (the camera), and your Mac is six pin, so buy a 4 pin to 6 pin firewire cable, and you'll be fine. Also, here's a link to the HDV Jumpstart DVD guide! Just click here! heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

September 13th, 2004, 10:58 AM	#7
Tom Aellis Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: USA Posts: 29	Thanks and.... Thanks again guys. I have the jump start guide. Ordered with the camera from B&H (how could I not being a novice and having read your review) Was surprised to find two dics in the DVD holder, A "goodie" disc as well. Purchased the Camera as a Demo at a good price. I would never do this unless it was B&H where I get ALL of my Pro Still Photog' equipment. Thanks again. Tom __________________ Tom Aellis ONA Imaging Inc. Martial Arts Photography By Martial Artists ONA Large Format Printing

September 13th, 2004, 11:00 AM	#8
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	Cool. How much did you pay for the camera? heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

September 13th, 2004, 11:24 AM	#9
Tom Aellis Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: USA Posts: 29	Camera 2,700 with no tax (shipping to NJ) Rest of the stuff was Normal Prices. Only a very small scratch on the tripod Mounting plate. I'm going to spend a lot of time learning and then try to break into shooting HD for Martial Arts events which is a awesome market. (Hundreds of events each month) but I am a video novice but have good 'tog skills and do pretty well in the large format printing business. Thanks again Heath. Rgds, Tom __________________ Tom Aellis ONA Imaging Inc. Martial Arts Photography By Martial Artists ONA Large Format Printing

September 13th, 2004, 12:00 PM	#10
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	Welcome aboard to DV Info Net and HDV! And I guess videography, as well. <g> Good luck, man! heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog