are mini dv tapes digital?
The good news is that MiniDV tapes are already digital - the DV in MiniDV stands for ”Digital Video.” The bad news is that most MiniDV camcorders only support export over IEEE 1394, also known as FireWire (IEEE 1394). ... You may need a 4 to 6 pin adapter, or a 4 pin to 4 pin cable, depending on the camcorder and PC.