Vista Driver for DCR-HC42E

[Visintini]

I am running Vista Business and need an updated driver for dcr-hc42e handy cam do you know if there is one?

[Blencogo · Accepted solution]

Hi Visintini and welcome.

There is no available USB driver for Vista or Windows 7 so the USB connection will not work.

To transfer Video from the Camcorder to a Computer, you need to use an iLink (also known as DV or Firewire) cable.  An iLink connection is supported by Windows without additional drivers.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ex-Pro-Standard-Sheilded-Professional-VMC-IL4415/dp/B003D1SI8O/ref=sr_1_11?s...

You can then import video using Windows Movie Maker or another editing program.

This, of course means you need an iLink port on your computer (or a card slot that will take a firewire card).

[Visintini]

Thanks for the info! 

Seems a bit of backwards thinking by Sony!  I would have expected them to be ahead of the curve, not behind it!

Must check my PC Ports!