Is this camera Mac/FCP compatible? Can anyone shed light on whether I would run into problems with this workflow?
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Here is a link to the Sony site. HDR-CX260V is compatible with MAC. http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/support-info.pl?info_id=1192&mdl=HDRCX260VB
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I believe that the software that comes with the camera has a "MAC" option for installation. The image files that are produced by this camera work in the "MAC" platform.
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have read all the previous posts to make sure you aren't making the same mistakes? (sure you have firewire and not usb.. big difference), then have you tried other apps, photo booth, evocam etc to see if it's FCP or the camera?
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I don't have any problems getting photos off the camera and onto my Mac (which is currently running Mavericks, OS X 10.9.4). Unfortunately I can't answer the iPhone question, but I *do* use the camera with my iPad, and after a little trial-and-error (and downloading two different versions of Fuji's wireless transfer app), I've been able to use it successfully. This was a HUGE plus from the days of trying to get any other camera I owned to talk to any of my iPads via a cable. The wireless transfer is much more reliable. Not sure if this translates to iPhone, though. You might want to check the Apple discussion forums on their Support site.
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iVideo...? Works fine here with iMovie HD when shooting in HDV (direct capture from camera via Macbook's FW); to restore 24p from HDV24 footage you need FCP, however.
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I know I'm late answering this but for the benefit of anyone else: it works on my iMac running OS X 10.8. I just plugged it in, opened PhotoBooth and selected the LifeCam as my camera. No setup required.
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I'm sorry, but I don't know if this camera is Mac compatible. I usually don't use the software and just upload files to my computers. (Windows XP and Windows 7) This camera has awesome quality and has a light so in somewhat darker places it still takes great video. I had one before that broke and I went out immediately and bought JVC again. Love this camera!!!!!
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Yes, it connects to the Mac's firewire port and can download footage directly into iMovie (if you want). I own this camera and use it with my Mac Mini, running OS 10.4
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I went on the Fisher Price site and it said this: Photo editing software is not Mac-compatible, but you can connect this camera directly to your Mac to transfer images.
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Not sure if being on an older G5 Mac is an issue or not. It could be. I have an Itel Mac with a newer version of Final Cut. But maybe this will still help. I had to download a free software program called Mpeg Streamclip. It converts the files into a format that works in Final Cut. At least it works for my Final Cut Studio 2 on an Intel Mac. It is one extra step, but it works out just fine. I have edited footage from this camera many times that way. Best of luck.
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I have OSX Mavericks on my Mac, and all I did was plug the camera into the usb port, and iPhoto did the rest. No need to upload or download anything.
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Thanks for the answers I received. I did find out that with my IMAC (newest version) I was able to use IMOVIE. Works fine.
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The Canon FS10 camcorder works with my macbook. I was a little concerned when I first tried to install the software. I did not think it was going to work. iMovie recognized the files straight from the camera though. 1) Plug the camera into the electrical socket 2) Make the camera switch set to "play video" 3) Choose the "printer/PC" option on the camera's screen 4) Launch iMovie, it recognizes the camera! I did not end up even needing to install the software it came with. (ImageMixer 3 SE or the Digital Video Solution Disk Ver.30.0) The Canon FS10 camcorder works with my macbook. I was a little concerned when I first tried to install the software. I did not think it was going to work. iMovie recognized the files straight from the camera though. 1) Plug the camera into the electrical socket 2) Make the camera switch set to "play video" 3) Choose the "printer/PC" option on the camera's screen 4) Launch iMovie, it recognizes the camera! I did not end up even needing to install the software it came with. (ImageMixer 3 SE or the Digital Video... » Read More The Canon FS10 camcorder works with my macbook. I was a little concerned when I first tried to install the software. I did not think it was going to work. iMovie recognized the files straight from the camera though. 1) Plug the camera into the electrical socket 2) Make the camera switch set to "play video" 3) Choose the "printer/PC" option on the camera's screen 4) Launch iMovie, it recognizes the camera! I did not end up even needing to install the software it came with. (ImageMixer 3 SE or the Digital Video Solution Disk Ver.30.0) « Show Less
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I am sorry but I haven't used this camera on a Mac. Sorry for not being of any help.
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From reading several other forums, make sure that you have the latest software (upper left apple > software update) for iMovie 08 or 09. I have not yet purchased the camera (waiting for the FS200 due out in April), but I also want to make sure that it will be compatible. Also iMovie HD has been superseded by iMovie 09.
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havent tried yet, but I got a friend who works on a Mac and shoots with Cannon video cam, so i think it is possible...will try soon
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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.