Ive searched the forums for an answer to this question, but most of what Ive found is older information. I want to buy a Sony HDR cx260v camcorder, but from what Ive read, its not a mac friendly camera. Im not entirely sure what that means, other than its not compatible with iMovie, which means there may be issues with a Mac recognizing the files, and a Macs ability to process high definition video. I got this from a post that a fellow made in the review section at Amazon, which completely confused me.
So I did some research online and found the iMovie 11 Supported Cameras webpage. When I plugged in the info for the camera I want I found these messages:
iMovie does not support footage recorded in 1080-60p from this Camcorder
Requires Mac OS X v10.6.7
and
The AVCHD recording modes in Sony-model digital still cameras and camcorders have changed in 2011 from previous models. New Sony cameras require Mac OS X v10.6.7 or later to import AVCHD video properly.
This implies that any past problems would be solved by using Mac OS X v10.6.7 or later. I have v10.7.5, I believe. So based on all that, I have a few questions.
One, does OS X Lion or Mountain Lion solve past compatibility issues?
Two, would using a firewire cable help?
Three, are there any iMovie compatible camcorders out there? I not that into intensive video editing, but if Im going to buy an HD camera, I certainly want to watch it in HD.
Thanks!
Heres the link to the iMovie 11 Supported Cameras webpage:
http://help.apple.com/imovie/cameras/en/index.html?lang=en_US
So I did some research online and found the iMovie 11 Supported Cameras webpage. When I plugged in the info for the camera I want I found these messages:
iMovie does not support footage recorded in 1080-60p from this Camcorder
Requires Mac OS X v10.6.7
and
The AVCHD recording modes in Sony-model digital still cameras and camcorders have changed in 2011 from previous models. New Sony cameras require Mac OS X v10.6.7 or later to import AVCHD video properly.
This implies that any past problems would be solved by using Mac OS X v10.6.7 or later. I have v10.7.5, I believe. So based on all that, I have a few questions.
One, does OS X Lion or Mountain Lion solve past compatibility issues?
Two, would using a firewire cable help?
Three, are there any iMovie compatible camcorders out there? I not that into intensive video editing, but if Im going to buy an HD camera, I certainly want to watch it in HD.
Thanks!
Heres the link to the iMovie 11 Supported Cameras webpage:
http://help.apple.com/imovie/cameras/en/index.html?lang=en_US