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Camcorder Compatibility for iMovie..

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I know Apple has the Camcorder support list here but it states that those listed are obviously only the ones tested. I was interested in getting the Sony HDR-XR200V 120GB High Definition Handycam Camcorder, which isn't listed, but I have no way of telling if it isn't listed because they tested it and it wasn't compatible, or if they just never tested it. Does anyone have any experience with this camera on a mac and with iMovie? Oh and I do have the Intel Core Duo Processor like it says you should if shooting in HD..

Thanks!
 
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Macbook 2.0, 1gb ram,80 gig hdd, Powermac G5, 80 Gig HDD, 1/5 gbs of ram. dvd writer
I believe when you connect the camera to the computer, it show's up as a external drive.. you can then drag the files off. and either convert or import straight into imovie..


someone will be able to give you the exact process.
 
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If you have a mac laptop with imovie, and you are looking to buy it in a place where you can connect and test it i suggest doing so.

For instance, if you are going to buy a camcorder from Bestbuy, and they have that model on display, take your laptop in, and tell them you want to see if the camera is detected correctly and if it will let you import. If they refuse, walk away.

If you don't have a laptop ask if they'll connect it to one of the macs they have on display for the same purpose.

Any place should have no issue with proving than an item works as it should pre-purchase.
 

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