Sony DCR SR 45 on iMovie HD? I've just bought this cam and find out that iMovie HD is not able to import files from it...does anyone here knows some way to work with it in Mac? PC included software is a jokethanks Sony DCR SR 45 on iMovie HD? I've just bought this cam and find out that iMovie HD is not able to import files from it...does anyone here knows some way to work with it in Mac? PC included... » Read More Sony DCR SR 45 on iMovie HD? I've just bought this cam and find out that iMovie HD is not able to import files from it...does anyone here knows some way to work with it in Mac? PC included software is a jokethanks « Show Less
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Sony told me that it works with iMovie HD 8, the latest version. However this camera is NOT specifically on the list of supported MPEG 2 cameras on the list at the iMovie page. Not sure where Sony got their info--maybe it does, maybe it doesn't. I would take it to the Apple store and see if the Genius Bar people would check it out before buying the software. Of course that release of iMovie only comes bundled with iLife, which is $80! Don't believe the Quicktime Pro hype; it doesn't work on Mpeg2s and don't buy the special playback plug in for Mpeg2s. It imports the video file but not the audio! If my son didn't like it so much I would return it. Sony told me that it works with iMovie HD 8, the latest version. However this camera is NOT specifically on the list of supported MPEG 2 cameras on the list at the iMovie page. Not sure where Sony got their info--maybe it does, maybe it doesn't. I would take it to the Apple store and see if the Genius Bar people would check it out before buying the software. Of course that release of iMovie only comes bundled with iLife, which is $80! Don't believe the Quicktime Pro hype; it doesn't work on Mpeg2s and don't buy the special playback plug in for Mpeg2s. It imports the video file but not the... » Read More Sony told me that it works with iMovie HD 8, the latest version. However this camera is NOT specifically on the list of supported MPEG 2 cameras on the list at the iMovie page. Not sure where Sony got their info--maybe it does, maybe it doesn't. I would take it to the Apple store and see if the Genius Bar people would check it out before buying the software. Of course that release of iMovie only comes bundled with iLife, which is $80! Don't believe the Quicktime Pro hype; it doesn't work on Mpeg2s and don't buy the special playback plug in for Mpeg2s. It imports the video file but not the audio! If my son didn't like it so much I would return it. « Show Less
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You should have a open source software for Mac (like MPEG StreamClip) to transform the MPEG2 encoded video in file .dv and then you could access them with iMovie.
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OMG you rock! I have been all over the Internet and to the Apple genius bar and no one was able to help. THANK YOU! It works perfectly and is very simple to use.
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The provided software CD-ROM is only for PC and not Mac. You don't need any software because the camera is compatible with iMovie 11 but you can only record in iFrame format and not in AVCHD. If you need to record in AVCHD, you can always purchase Adobe Premier Elements. Works great! Here is my review I just posted. Hope this helps.
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Tonight I am trying to make my sony DCR-SR42 compatible with Mac with difficulty but have ordered extra software from apple to hopefully solve the problem.
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its a widely known issue - macs dont recognise memory card formatted by this camera. it's a joke trying to get files onto iMovie...
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sorry no one has responded to you. ABSOLUTELY. I am a die hard Mac fan, and with this sony, it is so easy. You do need to buy a Firewire cable. But once you do, as soon as you hook it to your Mac, iMovie will automatically launch and you are on your way to making movies from footage. (this assumes you are on a current system such as Panther or Tiger...)
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I personally used iMovie on my Mac. I couldn't open it with any other application. I couldn't use the files with windows either. Not very happy with that, but it does take good video. All I can suggest is iMovie.
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Thank you J. I'm sure the HV20 should work since it's DV Tape based and the video capture is made in real time.My concern is that since the HG10 works with a Hard Drive, the files copied to the computer may be in a format that the Mac cannot read... That would be a bummer.I've heard about some Sony AVCHD cameras not being compatible with the Mac and this is why I wonder about this one.I guess ultimately I can just get it and try it and return it if it doesn't work.Thanks again,Christian
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It works with iMovie but that's about all. The camcorder saves it as a .modWhen I want to edit with software other than iMovie, I've gotta convert it. Do a google search for ".mod file" for more info on compatibility, etc.
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I've got an Intel-based mac, but I think it's probably more an issue of the software - so you should be fine, provided you are sporting the latest OS and iLife. I've now tried it with both iMovie 08 and FCP (whatever the most recent is). It's very straightforward in iMovie. Here's a crappy example of something I shot, imported and uploaded in under an hour:http://www.vimeo.com/1033464Ridiculously easy with iMovie. Not as straightforward with FCP. You have to find the HDV profile best suited to the camera (I'm still experimenting).
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Please help as I'm still a little new to the Mac world. I dragged the files to iMovie but their just blank--I hear the audio but not visual. I did update to iLife 08. Would the DivX plugin help?
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I also need help here. I just bought a DCR-DVD108 and I use apple. I can't figure out how to import the video.
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I have a Mac. However, I have Final Cut Pro, which I use to download footage from my Canon. So, although I have never used it with Mac software, it's possible it could work with iMovie.
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Hi Chezron, please refer on the link given below on how to set one of the camera's settings when transferring files using MAC. Please select PTP/MTP so that your Mac will recognize the camera. Hope this helps. -Ely http://docs.esupport.sony.com/dvimag/DSC-W710_W730_guide/eng/contents/07/02/11/11.html?search=mac
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I just hook up the usb cable to the iMac and import directly into iMovie. Works great!
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This is my second response to this discussion. I have a 3 year old white macbook, but I upgraded my OS this summer from imovieHD (06) to imovie 09. Trust me, the camera works natively with any imovie from 08 on. You have to open imovie and click on the camera button. If you either connect the camera or use a card reader (which came with my memory card) the files will just be sitting there ready to go, no conversion necessary.
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I'm running OSX on my mac and I've had no real problems with my Aiptek DV5900 so far, except for the videos. D: But I found a quick download solved that problem. I can play the videos on quicktime, I just can't edit them or anything in iMovie, which, sucks, but I can live with it, seeing as I don't really use the video function on my camera anyway except to take funny pet videos. And editing is really not needed in youtube quality things.But as for photos, it still works. I kind of hate how cumbersome iPhoto is and wish it didn't take so long to recognize my camera when I plug it in via the USB port, but at least it recognizes it. Thank God. I'm running OSX on my mac and I've had no real problems with my Aiptek DV5900 so far, except for the videos. D: But I found a quick download solved that problem. I can play the videos on quicktime, I just can't edit them or anything in iMovie, which, sucks, but I can live with it, seeing as I don't really use the video function on my camera anyway except to take funny pet videos. And editing is really not needed in youtube quality things.But as for photos, it still works. I kind of hate how cumbersome iPhoto is and wish it didn't take so long to recognize my camera when I plug... » Read More I'm running OSX on my mac and I've had no real problems with my Aiptek DV5900 so far, except for the videos. D: But I found a quick download solved that problem. I can play the videos on quicktime, I just can't edit them or anything in iMovie, which, sucks, but I can live with it, seeing as I don't really use the video function on my camera anyway except to take funny pet videos. And editing is really not needed in youtube quality things.But as for photos, it still works. I kind of hate how cumbersome iPhoto is and wish it didn't take so long to recognize my camera when I plug it in via the USB port, but at least it recognizes it. Thank God. « Show Less
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I have a question, I just picked out this camcorder as a Christmas present. My family just purchased it for me. I will be using it for my Senior Project Documentary (Needed to graduate college). I have a new Macbook Pro and will be editing on Final Cut Express 09. Does anyone know how the video quality will be with that? Also, will I have any compatibility issues? Lastly, how is the audio on this? I was going to invest into the external microphone. Has anyone had any issues with audio thus far? Thanks.