Well Yes, the best way is to use firewire. You can get a firewire card for under $30. Do a little shoping. XP has drivers for firewire built in. Here is a link with good info on capturing video. John
http://www.timwerx.net/odds/pcfile.htm
I was wondering if anyone knows an effective method or software package that will effectively get my video onto my computer without using a vcd as an intermediary. I have a Sony DCR HC32 Handycam and a USB connector. Am I going to have to get firewire?
Thanks for any help

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