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Connecting my old Handycam DCR-IP5E to MacBook Air

Terionree — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:04:40 GMT

Hi,

I've recently uncovered my old Sony Handycam DCR-IP5E Micromv and would like to connect this to iMovie through the Thunderbolt 2 port on my MacBook Air. I can't find any of the old cables, and wondered if anyone could kindly guide me towards what cables/connectors I need to obtain to allow me to do so.

Many thanks,

Bewildered

Re: Connecting my old Handycam DCR-IP5E to MacBook Air

Blencogo — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 22:14:19 GMT

Hi Terionree and welcome.

Have a look at Page 201 onwards in your manual which can be downloaded here:-

https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/3071/30711331M.pdf

It implies that tape export is by an iLink (4 pin firewire) so you will probably need:

A. 4-pin to 9-pin Firewire cable

B. Apple Thunderbolt to Firewire adapter

There may be some suggestions on the Sony Support website for your model:-

https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/camcorders-tape-camcorders/dcr-ip5e

EDIT - this looks like what you want!

I see a ‘Tape Importing Guide’ there. Have a look at this:-

https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/camcorders-tape-camcorders/dcr-ip5e/articles/00029443

Re: Connecting my old Handycam DCR-IP5E to MacBook Air

Terionree — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:09:41 GMT

Many thanks Blencogo, much appreciated !