How to transfer video to a computer?
Please choose your Operating System type by clicking one of the below icons.
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Macintosh |
Important note about Windows Vista
- The USB Streaming feature available on some camcorder models is not supported with Microsoft Windows Vista.
- The drivers required to connect most Sony cameras and camcorders are already included in the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.
- In some instances, the camera or camcorder may not be recognized by the computer when connected.
- Not all Sony camcorders are compatible. For these camcorders, operation with the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system is not guaranteed.
For more information about compatibility with Windows Vista™, please refer to this page.
For more information about compatibility with Windows 7, please refer to this page.
For more information about compatibility with Windows 8, please refer to this page.
The procedure to transfer videos to a computer will vary depending on the type of camcorder and the type of connection used.
Select the type of camcorder:
Learn more from these video tutorial
How to transfer your videos and photos from your camera to a PC
The procedure to transfer video to a computer will vary depending on the type of camcorder you have and the type of connection you are using.
Simply click on the list item representing the type of Camcorder and connection you would like to use for the video transfer.
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Hard Disk Drive camcorders (USB)
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Memory Stick camcorders (USB)
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MiniDV camcorders (IEEE-1394)
- For more information on iMovie '08, refer to Apple site iMovie '08: Camcorder support.
- For more information on iMovie '09, refer to Apple site iMovie '09: Camcorder support.
- For more information on iMovie '11, refer to Apple site iMovie '11: Camcorder support.
- For more information on iMovie '13, refer to Apple site iMovie '13: Camcorder support.
To Learn more about iMovie, refer to Apple site.