Is it an easy transfer from the camcorder to the computer?
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Yes, very easy to transfer. It comes with software and cables. Haven't had an issues with mine so far. :-)
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No, it simply connects from the video cam to the computer. Simple design, but bad software made it impossible to use. I returned it.
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Probably not. I've had two Sony camcorders, and both have come with software and cables for importing video from the camera onto a computer. Using the appropriate software and connection that Sony provided will be much faster for importing video, as this device is only capturing the signal as fast as it is played (like a VCR). My older camcorder connected to a firewire port (also known as IEEE 1394) which is not always found in newer laptops/pcs, so if you were desperate, you could use the ION. My newer one uses PMB software and the camera connects to a USB 2.0 port. In some cases, you can save to a memory stick and then use a card reader on your pc for the memory stick. Good luck Diane Probably not. I've had two Sony camcorders, and both have come with software and cables for importing video from the camera onto a computer. Using the appropriate software and connection that Sony provided will be much faster for importing video, as this device is only capturing the signal as fast as it is played (like a VCR). My older camcorder connected to a firewire port (also known as IEEE 1394) which is not always found in newer laptops/pcs, so if you were desperate, you could use the ION. My newer one uses PMB software and the camera connects to a USB 2.0 port. In some cases, you can... » Read More Probably not. I've had two Sony camcorders, and both have come with software and cables for importing video from the camera onto a computer. Using the appropriate software and connection that Sony provided will be much faster for importing video, as this device is only capturing the signal as fast as it is played (like a VCR). My older camcorder connected to a firewire port (also known as IEEE 1394) which is not always found in newer laptops/pcs, so if you were desperate, you could use the ION. My newer one uses PMB software and the camera connects to a USB 2.0 port. In some cases, you can save to a memory stick and then use a card reader on your pc for the memory stick. Good luck Diane « Show Less
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Yes, it's as simple as that. You then plug it into your computer and it will pull the pictures/videos. It's easy and super portable.
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If you have the camera there is transfer boxes you can buy for about $30, I'm sure on amazon too. You just plug audio/video cables in and transfer anything to the computer, then burn it on DVD. I have one and it works great. If you don't have the camera there should be something that just plays the tapes, may be hard to find though. Mini DV camcorders are obsolete now, should be able to find one pretty cheap or on eBay to use for transferring tapes.
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Hi Caitlin, Sony CCDTRV57 Analog Camcorder can't be connected to a computer to transfer or copy videos recorded by it. -Vincent
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There are several options for turning your camcorder into a web cam...none are easy, most are not cheap, and all produce lower quality than just recording and transferring.
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Yes. The webcam is a standard 2mp definition with a decent transfer frame rate.
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Probably not. I've had two Sony camcorders, and both have come with software and cables for importing video from the camera onto a computer. Using the appropriate software and connection that Sony provided will be much faster for importing video, as this device is only capturing the signal as fast as it is played (like a VCR). My older camcorder connected to a firewire port (also known as IEEE 1394) which is not always found in newer laptops/pcs, so if you were desperate, you could use the ION. My newer one uses PMB software and the camera connects to a USB 2.0 port. In some cases, you can save to a memory stick and then use a card reader on your pc for the memory stick. Good luck Diane
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You have to connect the camcorder to the computer then you can open the file
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Hello Mine, This camera is so easy to operate... "yes", you can easily transfer photo's onto your computer, and upload them.
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Sure, I connected it to my computer using a firewire cable and captured the footage on final cut. I have final cut pro 7.
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I pull the memory card and put on my laptop that way. Simple file transfer.
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Depends on your camcorder. If it has the video out put via Svideo or plug to RCA then you can transfer to DVD via your computer/laptop. If you use a VCR then you would use the RCA connections. Yes to your answer
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Yes. It is very easy to record straight to your PC to be viewed later. I also recommend using a MicroSD card which will allow you to pull up videos anytime form any device like your smartphone.
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Yes, but You need a computer to store the videos captured by the camera into your computer's hard drive.
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Yes it can be very easily downloaded to computer. We will require a sdhc memory card and a memory card reader port in the laptop or computer