Transferring from old handycam to macbook

[Vicesj]

Hi - I want to try and transfer old digital 8 cassettes onto my MacBook. I have an old (but still working) Digital Handycam (DCR-TRV110E) and want to try and downloads some of my old cassettes onto my (original 2010) MacBook.  I have an i-link cable to USB but it's not being recognised my MacBook.  Does anyone know what cables I should be using or some other software other than imovie?  Any help or advice gratefully received.  Thanks 

[Pascale_F]

Hi Vicesj, 

Hello and welcome to the community. I’m in the process of checking this with the relevant team and will let you know as soon as I have a response.

Many thanks,

Pascale_F

[Blencogo]

Hi Vicesj and welcome.

Does this knowledgebase answer from Sony help?

http://sony-eur-eu-en-web--eur.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/138488

I think the 2010 Macbook Pro (15 inch) has a Firewire 800 input - if this is your Macbook you will need a Firewire 400/iLink to Firewire 800 cable. Firewire 400 is the same as iLink.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AKORD-1-5-FireWire-800-Cable/dp/B004HS757C

If you still have problems, please let us know exactly what inputs your Mac has.