Can I download videos from a HDRPJ260 camcorder to a Mac, so I can edit them using iMovie?
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I believe you can also use MPEG Streamclip... works great and is fast. It doesn't have to change any formats. And it's free.http://www.squared5.com/
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No - not if you want high quality video! The edges of anything moving will be slightly fuzzy. The Sony interlacing format isn't perfectly compatible with iMovie. I've spoken with Sony and with Apple about this, but there's no resolution yet that I know of. My solution is to import the video using Adobe Premier Elements.
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I purchased the HDRPJ260 a while back and have a Mac laptop. The movies do download directly into iMovie. We love the camera as well, works great. The quality is good enough for most home movies I feel.
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The camcorder comes with a basic file management utility, the Everio MediaBrowser 4 that runs only in Windows, but you should still be able to get your files onto your Mac. I used the USB cable to import video and still images into iPhoto and iMovie on my MacBook Pro, and it worked just fine.
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Right on 3rd timer. I have not found a good solution for iMovie (Mac OS). It will not recognize the file even with a new extension name.I'll confess that I have not tried too hard (or looked for another program). I do have Quicktime pro and it does not like the .Mod files or the mpeg files. I prefer PCs, but must use a mac at work.
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I have an iMac, and have had trouble downloading the videos too! iMovie, iDVD and the enclosed software don't work. I can get the stills, but not the video! argggh!Gretchen
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Sorry not certain I am Not a mac user. Email in a few days at fttvienna@aol.com and I can help you out. At this time I am out of town and can't supply much detail. As you may or may not be aware Video software capture and processing is a complicated process. MANY MANY products are out there. I purchased something on line that converts formats and MAC type was one of the. and there are many types of programs out there Camera came with software that stores video in three formats I had no issues with Storing and editing. You also have to piece all the points you create when you use Pause feature because camera creates a separate video clip each time you pause. Software supplied with camera does handle that
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You need to buy the MPEG 2 codec from Apple's web site to be able to read the files created by this camera in iMovie, etc. I think it costs about $20.
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Yes, both formats (AVCHD and MP4) used by the R300 can be imported into a Mac. The MP4 is easily imported through iPhoto, iMovie, or drag and drop onto the Desktop and manipulate and organize from there. AVCHD can be imported through iMovie under the "Import" menu.
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Yes - I use iMovie with this camera. I take out the SD card and put into my MacBook Pro - and then input into iMovie :) Hope this helps - I really love this camera.
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Yes you can upload your video footage to a MAC if it has LION or above. I have to concure with others, extremely hard to fly, impossible for young kids.
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You can use MPEG Streamclip to edit the mp4 files directly, without re-encoding. It's much more convenient than iMovie.
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I'm sure you can. is, records into basic formats; mp4 and AVCHD. so if your Mac will work with you either of these formats you're good to go.
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I would think you can, since I've down loaded some programs--I planned to try, but my video just went bad-----That's what one get for buying used--- I'm not as familiar with Mac as with Windows or Linux, Good Luck
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Not sure if the USB connection would enable file transfer, but the SD cards are definitely viewable on a Mac. . The video format is H.264, which is pretty standard nowadays. iMovie can import these files, and QuickTime can play them - no issues.
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Yes, it's compatible with Mac. Just plug it in the USB port and iMovie and iPhoto will recognize it. You can then import video and pic as necessary.
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The camera converts the video to an AVI file upon completion of recording. That file is then downloaded. If you have software running on the Mac that can play that file format you should be all set. Also it must have either a USB connection or the ability to read an SD card to download the file. The manual does not mention Macs.
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sorry for the late response....im assuming you want to know if the video format uses is compatible with imovie. i dont know if you can just drop in the video file stright from the sd card into imovie. but i know you can convert it to work. for example, i use adobe premiere cs3. i like to shoot with the mp4 setting in the camera. i cannot edit this format in premiere, so i convert the .mp4 file to an .avi file and edit. then export as mp4 for uploads. hope that helps.
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from one of the reviews I found this: MAC USERSThe CX220 claims that it does not work with MAC OS, but it does work with iMovie. What this basically means is that you cannot simply plug the CX220 into your MAC and copy files.You must first download iMovie, and then all recordings can be stored to your MAC very easily. iMovie is a great program and very easy to use. There is a great post on YouTube that is titled: HDR-CX160 directly to iMovie. This is the same method for storing videos from your HDR-CX220 to your MAC. It works very well.