Import Video to Computer - Capture Video Instructions

To import video to your computer you need filmed footage and a cable that fits your camera port (usually usb or Firewire). Usually the smaller end attaches to a port on the camera. The larger end goes to the computer. Sometimes both ends need to be small as the input port in some laptops in also small. Make sure you have a little check before you buy. These things rarely come with a video camera.

Most of the new HD camcorders in the past few years use USB 2. Historically FireWire cables were the only way to import video from digital cameras but that is no longer the case. Almost all new consumer
HD video cameras now use USB 2.0 making life easier for everyone however many video cameras still use Firewire and many new ones still only have this option to transfer video to your computer.

Reasons your camcorder cannot connect to your computer

Camcorder not Connect to the Computer? - See possible reasons for not being able to capture your video.

Recording from a Digital Video Tape - Rewind Your video to the start of where you want to record. Don't worry if it's not exact your computer will detect your camera and you will gain control over the cameras controls being able to rewind or forward your camera from your computer.

When describing the cables you need I said newer computers used USB but I meant newer camcorders.
Most new camcorders use USB these days with the exception of a few still using the old firewire method.