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Title: Is it possible to connect an H5D (Firewire) to a Mc Book Pro 2017 (USB-C)
Post by: Juan Pascual Garrido on November 11, 2017, 08:46:03 AM
Hello friends,

I have these two adapters, Firewire to Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt to Usb-C, but Phocus doesn´t recognise the camera. I suppose that´s because there are several technologies. Do you know if it´s possible to connect my H5D to my new laptop?

Thanks!


Title: Re: Is it possible to connect an H5D (Firewire) to a Mc Book Pro 2017 (USB-C)
Post by: Domip on November 11, 2017, 11:23:37 PM
This should work, I use it daily. Use of original Apple adapters...
Title: Re: Is it possible to connect an H5D (Firewire) to a Mc Book Pro 2017 (USB-C)
Post by: Juan Pascual Garrido on November 12, 2017, 10:00:26 AM
Thanks Domip! one of them is original, I must try with the other original too.

Best Regards,
Title: Re: Is it possible to connect an H5D (Firewire) to a Mc Book Pro 2017 (USB-C)
Post by: Hassilistic on November 14, 2017, 05:10:50 AM
Hi JP, you must get this adapter dock for your new Mac
https://www.owcdigital.com/products/thunderbolt-3-dock (https://www.owcdigital.com/products/thunderbolt-3-dock)

Title: Re: Is it possible to connect an H5D (Firewire) to a Mc Book Pro 2017 (USB-C)
Post by: Juan Pascual Garrido on November 14, 2017, 07:11:13 AM
Thanks Hassilistic for this new option.
Title: Re: Is it possible to connect an H5D (Firewire) to a Mc Book Pro 2017 (USB-C)
Post by: Domip on November 14, 2017, 07:19:22 AM
OWC's solution is good for in the studio... not practical in the field ! >:(
Title: Re: Is it possible to connect an H5D (Firewire) to a Mc Book Pro 2017 (USB-C)
Post by: jerome_m on November 17, 2017, 06:20:03 AM
Quote from: Juan Pascual Garrido on November 11, 2017, 08:46:03 AM
I have these two adapters, Firewire to Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt to Usb-C, but Phocus doesn´t recognise the camera. I suppose that´s because there are several technologies.

Presumably, the right-hand adapter is an USB-C to mini-displayport adapter. Mini-displayport and thunderbolt use the same connector, but are not the same thing. The original adapter from Apple should work. You'll notice that it is bulkier, as it contains more electronics.
Title: Re: Is it possible to connect an H5D (Firewire) to a Mc Book Pro 2017 (USB-C)
Post by: Juan Pascual Garrido on November 17, 2017, 11:20:50 AM
Thanks a lot, jerome_m, I didn´t realize it´s not the same thing. :-)
Title: Re: Is it possible to connect an H5D (Firewire) to a Mc Book Pro 2017 (USB-C)
Post by: Juan Pascual Garrido on November 18, 2017, 06:41:58 AM

I´ve bought today the adapter Thunderbolt 2 to USB-C and, as you said it works properly.

Thanks friends for your help!