Thanks for trying it out. This is strange as both my Macbook and Macbook Pro have been upgraded to 10.6 and both will not import .mts files.
Where do you see .mts files? It's correct that AVCHD Lites files are .mts but I supect that you try to import the wrong way. You don't need to search in the files structure of your storage chip. Please read on...
I've tried connecting the camera via the wire it came with and using a USB memory card reader. iMovie is on 8.04 and when I import all the .mts files are greyed out![]()
As mentioned several times in this thread: iMovie '09 AVCHD Lite import is only possible via the camera symbol button (or shortcut "Command + i" or menue item "Files - Import from camera") and a special "import window" (with thumbnail & clip preview) that will pop up then, not via menue item "Files - Import"! In this import window there are no ".mts"-files listed in something like a files browser but a thumbnail preview of each AVCHD Lite file on the card, a larger preview and some options.
Mac Rumors digital video forum user thejohnny published a photo of that window previously in this thread (thanks):
https://forums.macrumors.com/posts/7698390/
Without this window and it's workflow an AVCHD Lite import will not work with Mac software.
Hi
This is my first post here. I bought the TZ7 a couple of days ago and have been blown away by the camera. However, I am completely unable to download video onto either my iMac or my Macbook. When I attach the camera it will readily download the photos to iPhoto. However, if there is a movie it just takes ages to download it to iPhoto and it is just a still JPEG.
There should be a JPEG (first image of video) preview and another one with the movie that looks identical (clicking on it opens QT) in iPhoto. This works perfectly with the Motion JPEG HD files since the TZ7/ZS3 came out on some Macs here. The download via USB takes a while depending on the length/resolution of the Motion JPEG HD file.
Apple software: The import of the Lumix' other HD format "AVCHD Lite" is only possible with the latest iMovie app as described above! (Although there should be some 3rd-party solutions around...) AVCHD Lite is not directly supported by older and actual versions of QuickTime and Final Cut. (And not by Elgato Turbo.264 HD btw.)
I am very new to all this and would be very grateful if someone knows how to download AVCHD (the manual says it is not Mac compatible!) or possibly the other format Motion JPEG. I can view the images on my Panasonic TV but they are not HiDef as I don't have a Mini HDMI cable. Also I would like to be able to edit my footage. Very frustrated to have basically a HiDef video camera ( thought I was buying a stills camera) and not be able to use it.
Please read above. The import of all Pana Lumix TZ7/ZS3 HD movies should work easily and perfectly for everyone with a Mac. Don't hesitate to ask if something is not clear.