Is it MAc compatible? I am an aspiring film maker and i plan on buying a mac and an editing system to go with. My only wonder is whether the software on this specific camcorder will work in my mac.
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This works with iMovie '08 not the older iMovie HD ('06). It will probably work with the new iMovie in iLife '09 since its based on the 08 model.
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I use it on my mac os X 10.4 that I bought in 2006 and Final cut express that I bought for editing but I needed to buy an external hard drive for storage (files are big) and upgrade my RAM from 1 to 2.
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I can't say for sure if the software will work, but that won't matter, if you're planning on getting some kind of extra software you will be fine. You'll be able to get the video on to the computer no problem.
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I have a question, I just picked out this camcorder as a Christmas present. My family just purchased it for me. I will be using it for my Senior Project Documentary (Needed to graduate college). I have a new Macbook Pro and will be editing on Final Cut Express 09. Does anyone know how the video quality will be with that? Also, will I have any compatibility issues? Lastly, how is the audio on this? I was going to invest into the external microphone. Has anyone had any issues with audio thus far? Thanks.
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I'm wondering the same thing... i cannot even upload the file from my camera onto my Mac.. i'm confused because my Sony T90 uploaded video without any problem. Please can someone answer this question
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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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Yes, it works better on Windows, but is mac-compatible. If I use my mac, I usually upload directly from my memory card to the mac instead of using the camera software. Mac has much better image/video editing software already installed.
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Hi,Thank you for emailing me. This camera system is designed to hook up to a RCA plug, like a VCR, or a TV. If your Mac has RCA jacks, you should be able to hook this device up to it, but you would need to find compatible software. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks.Regards,Andrew SchearerOperations Manager"Like" us at facebook.com/reforgerdirect
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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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sorry no one has responded to you. ABSOLUTELY. I am a die hard Mac fan, and with this sony, it is so easy. You do need to buy a Firewire cable. But once you do, as soon as you hook it to your Mac, iMovie will automatically launch and you are on your way to making movies from footage. (this assumes you are on a current system such as Panther or Tiger...)
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Did you ever figure out how to use your Sony Handycam DCR-DVD108 with your Imac/Imovie? I still haven't -- but there has to be a way, right? I gave up a while back, but am now ready to try again. Please let me know if you have any tips.
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I use mine on my Mac with iMovie software... iMovie is sooo easy to use compared to most, I would recommend it... Of course, you need a Mac!
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I have used PC to set up the camera. Not sure about Mac. It should be OK with Mac. Once it has been set up, my Mac can connect with the camera with no problem.
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It works great on a Mac, right out of the box. I use it with Final Cut Express. I assume it would work with iMovie too, but I haven't tested that out.
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This camera works fine with my new Mac (OS X) - it just recognizes the camera like any other.Also worth noting, I stuck in a 2GB SD card, and it's working fine so far - although the manual says not to use any larger than 1GB. Not sure what will happen when/if I store more than 1GB of photos on it, but I can keep that from happening.Changing the date on the camera is my priority now (searching for a way to do this lead me to this discussion). Any pointers?
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I do not own a Mac so I cannot promise anything, but the camcorder did come with a Digital Video Solutions Disk for Macinstosh so I would assume it must work with Macs since it comes with a Mac CD.
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Don't know. Mac person. Software is not the main attraction of the camera, which I really like!
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Actually, the Sony HD camcorders will work with Mac OS X. You just have to jump through some hoops with some third-party freeware to get the video and audio to a workable format. I used a Sony HD camcorder from work and was eventually able to edit on my MacBook (with audio, which was the stumbling block for the longest while), then made a DVD from it.
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Most if not all canon camcorders are mac compatible. One reason is these camcorders use firewire which is standard on macs. And if you go on the canon website they say the software that comes with their products works on macs and PCs.