When connecting laptops using a 6-pin FireWire interface, it’s essential to consider whether the laptop supplies power to the FireWire socket. The setup depends on this factor:

Scenario 1: Laptop Does Not Supply Power

If your laptop does not provide power through its FireWire port, you’ll need:

  • A FireWire hub (model HUB/2)
  • Two 6-pin-to-6-pin FireWire cables (CA-1394-66/3)
  • An appropriate power supply based on region:
    • For Europe: CA-1394-64/PJ/Mainy/EU
    • For the US: CA-1394-64/PJ/Mainy/US

The diagram below illustrates this connection.

Scenario 2: Laptop Supplies Power

When your laptop does provide FireWire port power (typically when connected to AC power), you can directly connect it to the camera using just one:

  • 6-pin-to-6-pin FireWire cable

Last Updated: 2025-09-05 02:02:18