Happy Trails <undisclosed@obscure.com> wrote in 
news:ko9t02h3f331ujoii21t8dtva9pkj17n9d@4ax.com:

> 
> Does anyone know if there is a standard cable I can get that has the
> tiny plugs on BOTH ends, and will connect my camera to the new
> computer's 1394 port?
> 

Yes there are.  There are also adaptors that can adapt plug sizes to other 
sizes.  My firewire cable has the small end and the large end for to use 
with my computer.  I have an adaptor to make both ends small for use with 
my standalone dvd recorder.