FireWire Port Isolator - 6pin - 6 inch (http://www.usbfirewire.com/Parts/rr-cfe-66-np06.html)

Anyone know where to buy these in the UK, ive searched google and yahoo. With no joy! ;-(

Thanks
Andrew

I don't have an answer to your question ...

But maybe you can do it differently. The only difference between a six pin Firewire connection and a four pin one is the power. All camcorders use a four pin connection. So a six pin to four pin cord will never carry power ...

HTH

GB

Actually, not all camcorders use a 4-pin FireWire port. I believe the HPX170, for example, has a 6-pin FW port.

Kevin

Hi

Thanks for the reply.

I've got the jvc gyhd110. I think its got the 6 pin.

Thanks
Andrew

You can achieve your objective with these two:


Firewire 400 6pin to 4pin Leads : Firewire Cables : Maplin (http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=97276&OrderCode=L23BT)


That one gets rid of the power.


Firewire 6pin to 4pin Gender Changer : Firewire Cables : Maplin (http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=97288)


That one takes you back to 6 pins again, without the power.


Job done. Maplin is everywhere.


CS

Even if you go with this cable or another combination, I would not risk connecting the GY-HD100/110 while it's on. JVC admits that it has a problem with that port, and the only recommended connection strategy is to NEVER connect a cable while either device is on.

FW ports on pretty much any camcorder are delicate and should be used with maximum precaution.

I know, i've read alot on this forum about powering on the JVC with the power off for both items.

Thanks for the correction on six pin camcorders -- the premise holds the same though, use a four pin connection at some point in the route and you'll have eliminated the power.

Cheers,
GB

You might also look into one of these

kramer firewire (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=kramer+firewire&N=0&InitialSearch=yes)

Sorry for coming a little late to this thread, but I knew I had this gadget somewhere. Now I've found it - a retractable 4/6 pin FireWire cable from Asda. I bought this just over a year ago (can't remember how much but I think it was quite a bit less than £10).

Perhaps not the highest quality for repeated everyday use, but it works OK.

Sorry for the low quality iPhone pics - the circular sticker reads:

ASDA
MODEL NO: WM065
DESCRIPTION: IEEE 1394 CABLE KIT
PRODUCED FOR ASDA STORES LTD,
LEEDS LS11 5AD
388/105

edit, figured out