I bought this cable to connect the i.LINK DV interface socket on my Sony DCR-TRV8000E Digital 8 Handycam to the firewire socket of my December 2009 Macbook Pro for transferring digital video captured on the Sony. The Macbook Pro laptop records the video using it's iMovie software. I recorded using the Sony's 16-bit audio and SP or Standard play (Short play to some) and set the iMovie software to 25 frames per second (PAL) and 4:3 Standard format to match the Sony Handycam. The Macbook recorded without any problems when set up as described. I am then able to create a good quality movie, adding my own music to the video using the iMovie editing software. The cable did the job perfectly and I'm very happy. Hope this helps somebody else with a similar Sony Digital 8 Handycam.