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Robert Adams August 14th, 2009 04:03 AM

Does Firewire 800 to 400 risk blowing the firewire port?
 
I've just upgraded to the new Macbook Pro, which has a Firewire 800 port rather than the old 400 port. Does anyone know if this carries the same risk of blowing the firewire board on the camera (an HD111) as the 400 - 400 cable had?

Peter Ford August 14th, 2009 04:53 AM

Im not sure, but for piece of mind, why not get a DV line protector?

Creative Video Kramer PT-1FW DV Line Protector


we've started using these at work, after one of our cameras got fried

Robert Adams August 14th, 2009 05:45 AM

As soon as I get back to civilisation, I will do, Peter. They're a little hard to find in Kabul, though. But thanks for the recommendation.

William Hohauser August 22nd, 2009 12:12 PM

Here is another option:

FireWire Adapters - FireWire Port Isolator - 6pin


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