I need to import MiniDV tapes from a 20 year old camera.

[Sidedtech]

I have a Dell Desktop machine with Linux Mint.

I have a Sony DCR-PC100 Camcorder.

I need to import 20+ miniDV tapes.

What kind of software would I use?

Thank you!

[Rubberman]

The support page for the PC100 here: Sony eSupport - DCR-PC100 - Support

Reading the instruction manual (http://www.docs.sony.com/release/DCRPC100.pdf) I see it has an IEEE 1394 (iLink == firewire) DV in/out port, s-video out, and a memory stick slot. So, in order of preference:

1. Get a firewire to usb adapter (unless your PC already has a firewire port).
2. Get a Sony memory stick usb reader and transfer your tapes to a memory stick on the Unless the memory stick uses a proprietary format, then the simplest thing would be to get a memory stick usb reader and just copy the files.
3. Get an s-video to usb adapter. I found this to convert RGB or s-video to usb for video capture: Amazon.com: Sabrent USB-AVCPT A/V-to-USB 2.0 Digital Video Adapter: Electronics.

I hope this helps.