camcorder not recognized in premier elements 15

[johnw30883115]

just installed Premier Elements 15...have connected Sony 8mm by firewire and program is not recognizing camcorder...any suggestions?

[Ann Bens]

Adobe stopped supporting tape cameras since version (I think) version 13.

On windows you will have to use something like WinDV

[Steve Grisetti]

We're assuming of course that by 8mm you mean you have a Digital8 Sony camcorder.

8mm and Hi8 camcorder video can not be captured without a digital converter.

[Guest]

My camcorder is a Canon HDV connected by firewire.  The new 15 software is not recognizing it.  It is Mini DV tape.  Will it not work with this new Adobe?

[Steve Grisetti]

Premiere Elements no longer interfaces with tape-based camcorders.

You'll need to capture your video over a FireWire connection use a program like HDV Split.