How to connect HDV 1080i camera to computer to get best quality?

[CStrom]

I have a Sony HDV 1080i camera and a ton of Mini DV casettes. How should I connect to my computer to get the best quality? I have bought a 'moviesaver 600' by plexgear, which connects A/V out to USB and it works but quality is so so. Is this the best cable/output to use?

[Mahalo98 · Accepted solution]

Hi welcome to the community

well, the only way for quality is with I.Link (fire wire IEEE1394) ! I'm transfering my video HDV and mini DV with this cable to the PC. I'm using win10 and the old Pinnacle studio 12, My version 16 it's not compatible with old tapes!!!  Buy a fire wire card for PC and it works.

I'm on work for my over 200tapes..... 1tape is 12GB !!

best regards Patrick