Share 'firewire to usb'

i have a jvc camera that uses mini dvs and has a firewire and svideo out and the dell i bought inspiron has only usb in what should I do? someone said "I doubt that a passive electronic cable can connect a USB device to a FireWire device or vice versa without damaging the equipment at one or both ends". should i get a different laptop (its 1 day old) with firewire )any suggestions?) or look for...