JVC Camcorder DV to Laptop interface

[mikekoi]

My laptop only has mini din spec connector which I believe is for analogue only. Therefore I will need to get a firewire cardbus card. My question is with respect to the cable assembly connecting the two. Can anyone reccomend one?

[mikekoi]

To the confused out there, As originating author I apologise for not stating the primary interface is a JVC GR-247 Camcorder which I wish to interface with my Laptop.