Using MiniDV camcorder with FC3

[Gustavo Seabra]

Hi,

I have a Panasonic PF-GS9 camcorder that I'd like to use with Linux. It 
has a USB port, that I'm guessing it must be compatible only with USB 
2.0, but I'm not completely sure. I'd appreciate some help with a couple 
of questions i have:

1. I'm not sure what kind of USB port do I have here. How can I find 
that out for sure?
2. In case I have the correct port, what program(s) would I need to use 
this camera with the computer? With that i mean what is needed/suggested 
to upload and edit the videos?

Thanks,

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Gustavo Seabra - Graduate Student
Chemistry Department
Kansas State University
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