Belkin IEEE 1394 4-Pin/6-Pin 400 Mbps FireWire Cable (6 Feet) by Belkin Components
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Digital camera reviews of Belkin IEEE 1394 4-Pin/6-Pin 400 Mbps FireWire Cable (6 Feet)
Digital camera Review: Good cable; My bad
Summary: 4 Stars
As usual, I screwed up again. I presumed that previous advice was correct, without double checking. When I asked someone (I forget whom or where) about whether I should get the 4 wire to 6 wire, 4 to 4, or 6 to 6, which I should get to connect my laptop computer to my camcorder, they assured me that the correct connection was 4 to 6, so that's what I ordered. They were wrong. On receipt of the package and testing it on my computer (an HP laptop), it required a 4 pin wire. The camera also takes a 4 pin, and thus I should have ordered the 4 to 4 pin wire (which I have already done).
That said, please check and double-check the connections you will require; don't just assume. The camera is almost assuredly a 4 pin. One usually has a 6 pin connection on a computer, but that is where it is problematic. The 6 pin connector looks like the standard DIN plug, but does not fit into same; the 4 pin is decidedly different, looking like the socket that is almost square, and can be easily seen on the camera. Look before you leap.
Insofar as the cable is concerned, I obviously have not had a chance to use the device. It looks quite adequate, being coated in a clear plastic wrapping which covers a quite substantial appearing twisted-pair braided wire. The plugs have an obvious strain relief at the ends of the plugs, and so it should be more than adequate.
The only reason I did not give the cable 5 stars is due the inconvenience of having to purchase a new cable, and the question of what to do with the one I have now. I know, it's my fault, but I had to take it out somewhere.
Digital camera Review: Good heavy-duty cable
Summary: 4 Stars
I needed a new Firewire cable to replace the Apple brand one I had for about 3 years to connect my video camera to my computer. This cable works well, but the braided metal cable covered with plastic is rather stiff, and it seems to put undue pressure on the port on my camera. Other than that, a very good purchase.Digital camera Review: Good quality cable, inexpensive
Summary: 5 Stars
There isn't a whole lot to say about this cable. It works wonderfully, the cable is thick (i.e. not flimsy), the connectors are well built, and I like the braided-silver-wire appearance. Best of all, most stores mark up cables to outrageous prices but this particular cable costs nearly 70% less on Amazon than it does at various national-chain electronic stores. If you need a 4-to-6 pin firewire cable, this is the one to get. (That being said, make sure you need a 4-6 pin--small one one end, large on the other--cable).Digital camera Review: Good quality, good price
Summary: 5 Stars
I use this cable to upload video from my camcorder to my computer. It seems to be very fast and the price was very good.Digital camera Review: Great
Summary: 5 Stars
I felt risky ordering these, but they're just fine, work great, no problems at all plugging them into camcorder or Mac USBs to capture footage in Final Cut. I ordered 15 for the school where I teach and students have been using them all the time, no problems at all. I will say I felt it was nasty that they shipped all 15 together but charged for each one shipping separately - and they charged a HUGE shipping fee for each. When I wrote asking them, they answered but they were icy.