Is this camcorder Mac compatible? Can I install the software on my brand new Macbook Pro?
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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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I don't really know because I don't have a Mac. But I look it up online.. http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=316036
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Hi Marian, Sony DCR-SX85 Camcorder is not compatible on Mac. However, by using a card reader, you can insert the Sony Memory Stick in it and access the pictures on your Mac under DCIM folder of the Memory Stick. If the Memory Stick does not appear as a storage device on your Mac, then that means that it is not being recognized or being read. Vincent
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Yes, even though the I did not use the included software. Just plugged the sd card into my MBP. I find that it's easier than using the usb cable and plugging the camera into my MBP. Used iPhoto, and several other programs with this camera. I was put off at first at the 'plastic' feel and build, but this is a great camera period.
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I don't know that much about the Mac; however, the instruction for the camera indicate that it is Compatible with PC or Mac.
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Hi AC, Yes, I have a MacBook Pro and it works great. I actually prefer the included "FlipShare" video editing software vs. iMovie for editing my Flip videos. It's just a lot easier and faster. But I've also used iMovie and it works great, too. Oddly, though, when you plug in your Flip, iPhone (not iMovie) opens. You can go ahead and import all the clips to iPhoto, and then they'll show up in iMovie, or you can close iPhoto, open iMovie and manually import the clips. Hope that helps! -Dieds
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i have a macbook and it's totally compatibleall you need to do is to get an Apple video adapter cable
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I got this cam as a gift for my parents and they have a mac,i believe running OS X. they've had no problems pulling images off the memory card
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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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I have a macbook pro (older, but running Snow Leopard) and it does download to imovie '09. Found out how to get around Sony trying to sabotage mac users from someone else on the internet, here is his tip: "I was able to import movies from my Sony HDR-CX100 using a USB cable by first opening iMovie, and then pushing "USB Connect" in the first screen, and then "Disk Burn" instead of "USB Connect" in the second screen. This produced an icon, which I did not get when I pushed "USB Connect" in the second screen. Once the icon appeared, the movie showed up on iMovie and I was able to import it." My experience was that only had to hit the "usb connect" to make it happen, not disc burn. But be patient, can take a while for your mac to find the files. I will say, Sony's intentional lack of compatibility with mac is almost enough to make me take the camera back though. I just purchased and may still return, even though it is a great camcorder.
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Yes you can use with a MAC but, this is a low end camera with bad video. You are better off getting a higher end camera.
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The camcorders are all compatible with Mac and PC. It's the program and the input connections in the computer you need for the Mac so ask your Mac store for a good program for capturing and editing your video. Also if you want a better camcorder the JVC GZHM 960 is the way to go.
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Jason,The camera is Mac compatible to Mac OS 10.6-10.7, though we are a PC user.I checked the box to be sure.My husband loves the camera, hope it works for you.Denise
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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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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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Fully compatible! Link to Fuji site here: http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/support/compati_winmac.html My wife and daughter both use the (earlier model) Z100fd (8 megapixel vs the 20's 10MP), and it works fine with the Mac. Opens right up in iPhoto with no problem, tho we usually connect the XD card with an adaptor to the Mac's USB port, which seems to work faster than using the USB cable. Ours are used with an older eMac, which is only USB1, so I'm sure USB2 (which this Fuji uses) on a more current Mac will transfer files a LOT faster! Ours takes great videos, and has pretty much eliminated the use of our DV camcorder for most events. One thing I'd recommend is to NOT import video clips into iPhoto, as the file sizes tend to reduce import speeds to a crawl, as well as slow iPhoto down quite a bit (altho this may not be an issue on a modern Intel-based Mac). Hope this info helps you... we Mac users need to support each other! ;-) BTW- I've added the lime-green z20fd on my OWN wish list here on Amazon!
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I've got a 2013 MBP with the latest OSX software. I have never tried using their software, but do you need to? If you connect the camera to the laptop (via USB), it acts as a hard drive and you can import the videos onto your laptop. Unless you need the software to perform something specific, it's not necessary.
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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.