10-17-2008, 10:53 PM
You don't really have a choice "but" to use firewire to import video from cameras that use tape. It's the only protocol that I know of that won't drop frames and it's the only interface that I have on my cameras. On the other hand, I think it's gonna die out eventually. It's easier to work with dv files than tape. That's only going to improve. Modern cameras are probably going to stick with files.
The MacBook is just moving towards that eventuality. Firewire is faster, but for all practical purposes, USB2 is plenty fast.
If you have cameras that use tape, the MacBook is no longer an option. You either get an old one or upgrade. I don't buy all of the drama about it not being there. I always wish people would get "as" riled up about the deteriorating quality of Apple's portable offerings in general. That's my opinion.
The MacBook is just moving towards that eventuality. Firewire is faster, but for all practical purposes, USB2 is plenty fast.
If you have cameras that use tape, the MacBook is no longer an option. You either get an old one or upgrade. I don't buy all of the drama about it not being there. I always wish people would get "as" riled up about the deteriorating quality of Apple's portable offerings in general. That's my opinion.