What type of firewire cable do I need to download my digital video files to my computer?

The cable must meet IEEE 1394 standards, and should have the proper connectors to link your Canon digital camcorder with your computer. Your Canon camcorder has a "4-pin" port, requiring a 4-pin connector. Most computers and firewire capture cards have a "6-pin" port. In this case, you would need a 4-pin to 6-pin firewire cable. Check your computer (or other digital device, if downloading to it) carefully to determine which type of firewire port it uses.