I've been using Capture in PPro CS5.5 with no problems on WIndows 7. Trying to capture in CS6 generates error: "Can't Activate Recorder. Try Resetting Camera" and Premiere locks up. Tried connecting/disconnecting camera, powering camera on and off, switching firewire drivers between legacy and default, rebooting, etc. I go back into CS5.5, and Capture sees the camera just fine. This is not a show-stopper since I can capture in CS5.5, but am wondering if I am doing something wrong.
Try other software
SD capture http://windv.mourek.cz/ or http://www.exsate.com/products/dvcapture/
HDV capture http://strony.aster.pl/paviko/hdvsplit.htm
The problem is being experienced with two cameras: Sony HDR-HC7 and Sony HVR-Z5U. The former is several years old and the latter is a relatively current model. Absolutely positively works fine in CS5.5. Absolutely does not work on same PC in CS6 - continues to generate same error message. Man, I can't wait to be totally tapeless. Soon! In the meantime, I'll just continue to use CS5.5 for capture. Thanks to all for the help.
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