Re: Using MiniDV camcorder with FC3
From: Joel Jaeggli (joelja_at_darkwing.uoregon.edu)
Date: 12/27/04
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Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 07:13:00 -0800 (PST) To: For users of Fedora Core releases <fedora-list@redhat.com>
On Sun, 26 Dec 2004, William Lovaton wrote:
> El dom, 26-12-2004 a las 15:24 -0600, Gustavo Seabra escribió:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have a Panasonic PF-GS9 camcorder that I'd like to use with Linux. It
>> has a USB port, that I'm guessing it must be compatible only with USB
>> 2.0, but I'm not completely sure. I'd appreciate some help with a couple
>> of questions i have:
the usb port is typically only for transfering pictures off the cameras
memory card and maybe as a webcam. if you want to get vido recorded with
it off you'll need to connect it via ieee-1394
>> 1. I'm not sure what kind of USB port do I have here. How can I find
>> ithat out for sure?
>
> Try hwbrowser. You will need root password. Execute it from the
> terminal or from the main menu: Apps -> System tools -> Hardware browser
>
> You could use lspci as root too.
>
>> 2. In case I have the correct port, what program(s) would I need to use
>> this camera with the computer? With that i mean what is needed/suggested
>> to upload and edit the videos?
>
> I think just connecting the camera to the USB port should do the trick.
> It will be treated as a storage device (I guess) so you can copy the
> files to your hard disk with nautilus.
>
> If you plug your camera and nothing happens you can
> check /var/log/messages to check kernel events.
>
> Before connecting do this as root in a terminal window:
> # tail -f /var/log/messages
>
> plug your camera in and post the kernel events to the list.
>
>
> -William
>
>
>
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