Hi,
I dont want to join (or prolong) any argument because Cari has been very
helpful,

However, I also use USB2.0 to connect my Panasonic GS-35 to my PC.

The video downloads as DV-AVI format. Of course, there is some discussion as
to whether USB2.0 is fast enough and whether firewire would be better to
avoid dropped frames. I have costed a firewire card locally at $AUS39. That
won't break the bank, so I will most probably get one. I will need some more
disk space as I continually have problems in running out of space when
creating a DVD. So I will kill two birds with one stone and get the computer
shop install them both at the same time (unless I feel confident enough to
do install them myself - I have already put in 2 CD/DVD drives, a 4*USB port
and a network card myself, so maybe I can ???)

--
Cheers,
Trevor L.
Website: http://tandcl.homemail.com.au

Meathead wrote:
> Another MVP shows minimal knowlege. My Sony Digital 8 camera will
> connect with a USB 2.0.
>
> "Cari (MS-MVP)" <Newsgroups1@coribright.com> wrote in message
> news:uNlzNzL9FHA.1484@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> I'm afraid you'll have to make an appointment with the IT department
>> and explain the situation. Firewire (ie IEEE1394) is the default
>> connection for any digital camcorder to the PC.
>>
>> No firewire, you're going to be stuck with analog video.... Or of
>> course you can get an external editing company to do the work for
>> you. --
>> Cari (MS-MVP)
>> Printing & Imaging