Roxie asked:
i have absolutely no idea where to find it. i dont even think they have it for Windows XP and its frustrating me.
i need to work on a project and i dont know where to install the driver from!
i have absolutely no idea where to find it. i dont even think they have it for Windows XP and its frustrating me.
i need to work on a project and i dont know where to install the driver from!
PLEASE HELP ASAP 
i am trying to use the firmware for putting video onto the computer.
it will not capture the video without a driver installed for the camera i have (optura 50 canon)
You don’t. Camcorders are not computer peripherals. There aren’t “camcorder drivers” out there. If you are talking about firmware (if this is even something available), you should follow the manufacturer’s directions.
Edit: are you trying to put video from MiniDV to your computer? Use a firewire cable to do that. You have to use the “Capture” function of your video editor.
Double edit: You might want to try using a different editor to capture the footage.
Minidv has to use a firewire connection….
If you have a mini dv (cassette) camcorder….
Your dv camcorder needs a firewire connection (ieee 1394) in order to download video, your PC probably did not come with a firewire port, so you will have to buy one and install it, since most computers (except possibly brand new) don’t come with a firewire port, your camcorder did not come with a firewire cord so you have to purchase a cord too. Your camcorder did come with a USB cord and that is used for downloading stills from your camcorder. Make sure your camera is in playback mode.
The fine print in your manual makes reference to firewire (ieee 1394) connection.