Any HD camcorders recommended to work with my MAC computer? Any recommendations on any hi def camcorders that my Mac computer can read? I would like also at least 5-10 MP for stills. I tried looking at the Sony HD camcorders and they are not compatible with my Mac. Thanks in advance for any help. Any HD camcorders recommended to work with my MAC computer? Any recommendations on any hi def camcorders that my Mac computer can read? I would like also at least 5-10 MP for stills. I tried... » Read More Any HD camcorders recommended to work with my MAC computer? Any recommendations on any hi def camcorders that my Mac computer can read? I would like also at least 5-10 MP for stills. I tried looking at the Sony HD camcorders and they are not compatible with my Mac. Thanks in advance for any help. « Show Less
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Hi Matthew, Could you tell me which program you bought to convert so my Mac can recognize the hi res video? Thanks!
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I bought this camera recently, and i had to buy additional software for it to work how I wanted it to, that being said it was only 30$ and I love this camera!
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Bill,Thank you for the information. I also looked at some HD solutions from your typical consumer digital camera's but was turned off by the short recording time and large storage space required. It seems you cannot use the zoom feature at all with the DMC-FX35K while shooting video with it. For $199.99, I think the Vado HD is your best choice for HD video recording. Cheers!Oscar V.
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I'm using a Windows P.C. Not sure about using a Mac. I would contact Canon for more details. The software (Pixela) that came with my videocam does require only Windows OS to operate.
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In the operating instructions there is a section for using the camera with MAC. It does refer to the fact that the software program for the camera, HD Writer LE 1.1 is not available for MAC but iMovie'11 is supported. For details about iMovie'11 it asks that you contact Apple Inc. Hope this helps.
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Works very well with a Mac computer. The camera is also easy as a Mac to use! The videos can be used in iMovie.
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I think a mac would recognize the camera and upload the photos, but the video is in wav format and to my knowledge, mac does not support wav files. With a Mac, your best bet is a Canon.
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I have been using the Camera in my MacBook Pro and I find the quality is actually better than some digital cameras that i have used in the past, I've had great results. Hope that helps, good luck.
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Hi Macloud, It would depend on the quality and duration of the videos you would like to shoot. It is recommended for you to have extra batteries and cards for back up. The compatible battery is the NP-FV70, the card is a Memory Stick Pro Duo. Thanks_Mitch
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All camcorders are compatible with both Mac and PC. It's the input connection and program you have to have in the computer. Ask your Mac store for a good video capture and edit program, you may already have one in your computer. Also the JVC GZHM960 is a much better camcorder and refurbished are the best prices. I own a refurbished and have no problems. Always use the Auto setting without face detection and the xvc shooting mode for great video. Hope this helps!
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Subject: Re: Y. Callewaert commented on your answer to the question "Being a Mac user, will this camera work with my Mac and iMovie program?"if you want a sample from the camera, you can go to facebook's Hot SpringsJazz Society and look at the u-tube videos of our Vocal-Rama event .... all6 or so of the u=tubes were taken by the camera and attached mic. Theacoustics in the Garvan Gardens Chapel aren't the best, but I thought thesounds came through reasonably well....Dave
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I am not so sure on the compatability issue. I also have the same concern as I am a MAC user. I know the Apple website seems to promote Canon camcorders leading me to believe they are more compatable.
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Hi, What is your operating system...PC window or Mac? I am looking for a camera that will work as a webcam also and it seems that Fujis are ones mentioned, but have not found any info on which cameras or how to hook up. I see no one replied to your posting, but wondered if you ever got the S700 to work as a webcam as i am very interested in this camera...thanks
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Play memories home does not seem to support MAC OS. Check with Sony tech support. Otherwise, connect the camcorder as a storage device, copy and paste your video file. Third option, import using a third party video editor. Check if Sony Vega Movie Maker or Cyberlink Power Director would work.
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Hi, This was my biggest concern in purchasing a new video camera, and I first purchased a JVC Everio one, which I quickly learned would not be natively compatible. The people at the Apple store told me to get a Canon FS 100 (the forerunner to this model), and when I saw the FS 200 coming out, I decided to wait. It was well worth it, and it is COMPLETELY compatible with Mac, but there IS a catch. You need to be running imovie 08 or 09. My Macbook is almost 3 years old, and imovie HD (the 06 version) did not work with the camera, and when I would connect it, it would open iphoto and then have no idea what to do with my movies. Imovie 09 is a great program, and worth the money since it is easier to use than iMovie HD AND has important updates like the ability to post directly to YouTube (the older programs involved an extremely complicated process where you had to change bitrate settings, UGH!). So to sum up, this IS the camera for mac and imovie users, but know that you will need to upgrade your system if you are running an imovie version that predates imovie 08. Also, I recommend getting a card reader when you buy your memory card. I got a 16 gig card on Amazon that came with a reader for $40 and it's amazing. You just pop it in the side, open imovie, and I was able to transfer 2 hours of video in about 8 minutes. LOVE IT!!
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Howard, I found this camera to be unusable and sent it back. I bought the dlink DSC 5020L and it works great...Mac OS compatible too.
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This is a link to the samsung trouble shooting page.The company says Samsung camcorders are NOT Mac compatible. http://support-us.samsung.com/cyber/popup/iframe/pop_troubleshooting_fr.jsp?idx=146126&modelname;=HMX-H300BN&modelcode;=HMX-H300BN%2FXAA&session;_id=TvTyvGFqpGyThs1chfTclw7ZZTv3pBc1xvbnmK4ppvfLNyKjZGlC%21-467384999%211166153844%211394773682804&from;_osc=&homeid;=32652
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That's a tricky question as you are really talking about "Will my video card allow input cables from my camcorder?" The other option is whatever your camcorder records with (tape, disc, what have you) is there a way to transfer that data to the PC/MAC. Will it burn in HD? Yes absolutely. To a DVD? Not truly. You would need to have a blank BLURAY disc to get the real HD quality I think you might be looking for. The real trick is getting it off your camcorder. :) Hope this helps and if wanting some idea's try this string in Google "move video from camcorder to computer" without the quotes of course. :) Best of luck! That's a tricky question as you are really talking about "Will my video card allow input cables from my camcorder?" The other option is whatever your camcorder records with (tape, disc, what have you) is there a way to transfer that data to the PC/MAC. Will it burn in HD? Yes absolutely. To a DVD? Not truly. You would need to have a blank BLURAY disc to get the real HD quality I think you might be looking for. The real trick is getting it off your camcorder. :) Hope this helps and if wanting some idea's try this string in Google "move video from camcorder to computer"... » Read More That's a tricky question as you are really talking about "Will my video card allow input cables from my camcorder?" The other option is whatever your camcorder records with (tape, disc, what have you) is there a way to transfer that data to the PC/MAC. Will it burn in HD? Yes absolutely. To a DVD? Not truly. You would need to have a blank BLURAY disc to get the real HD quality I think you might be looking for. The real trick is getting it off your camcorder. :) Hope this helps and if wanting some idea's try this string in Google "move video from camcorder to computer" without the quotes of course. :) Best of luck! « Show Less