Transferring video to computer

[Conrail1990]

I wanna put my videos on my computer, but I dont know how. I use a Sony Handycam, and it uses small disks for recording. So the disks wont run like everything else. So how do I get these videos from these small disks to my computer?

[EMTRailfan]

Are talking about the small MP3 disks that look like a smaller version of a regular CD? My CD -ROM drive has an indentation in the center of the tray for those smaller disks.

[Conrail1990]

yeah. My drive has that indentation too, but wont do anything with the clips.

[Ken W2KB]

yeah. My drive has that indentation too, but wont do anything with the clips.

What format does your cam use? Did it come with software for installation on your computer to read that format?

[GOLDEN-ARM]

Didn't your camera come with the cable, to hook it up, directly to the computer? Most of the newer ones have a cable connecttion, even though some make you pay extra for the cable(s).

[Holtz]

Sounds like it is a Mini DVD format. Can you play the disc on the computer? If so, you can rip the DVD to the hard drive with software. A good program is hand brake (http://handbrake.fr/) works with Windows, Mac and Linux systems.
You can also use a cable (USB or Firewire) if your camera supports it. If so, the camera should have came with software. You play the video and capture it at the same time (1 to 1.)
Hope this helps....

[MEC407]

If all else fails, read the manual. If you bought the camera used and it didn't come with a manual, you can download one from Sony's web site.