DSCW55 / MAC Compatibility Owners of the DSCW80 report serious MAC photo and movie compatibility issues. How about this camera?
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It works fine on my Macbook. I just import all of my videos and photos into Iphoto.
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Have an Imac and DSC W55, I cannot see the video clips in imovie b/c DSC w 55 has a MPEG1 muxed format and it is not compatible with imovie. Imovie only supports MPEG 2 or 4. Anybody knows anything else?
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Sorry - this is not a reply...I just want to know the same thing. I'm in the process of buying both a Macbook and the Sony DSW55, and it's important they get along great! Does anybody know otherwise? Please let me know before I order!!!
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Its operating system compatibilities include Microsoft 2000 professional,ME, XP, Home and Pro as well as MAC OS 9.1/9.2 OSX (10.-10.4). Hope this answers your question. YES. I do own this camera and a MAC G4.
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No...the software is not Mac compatible. However the camera can be made to work with a Mac. I use Parallels or Bootcamp and run the included software on Windows on my Macbook Air.
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Hi, Michael - I, too am an osX guy... you probably already did this, but I looked at Micro Memo on http://amazon.com, and several reviews were unfavorable; evidently, fidelity is not so great. I only saw one Olympus model description that even mentioned Mac, though (the 1G model) - I wonder if any of the DS series models will work for us?
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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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I don't have a Mac but I assume it should work just fine with a Mac. Great camera.
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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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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 am interested in either the Canon 100 HS or 300 HS for an international trip. Size of course is an issue and I know both are compact. I have not been able to find info as to whether either of the cameras are compatible with Mac operating systems. Does anyone know?
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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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Yeah as long as your mac has USB, no problems at all. The software that comes with it, won't work. But software that comes with cameras is usually useless anyway
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I'm sorry, but I don't use Macs. It produces .mov-files. Should not be a problem with Macs.
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This is my second response to this discussion. I have a 3 year old white macbook, but I upgraded my OS this summer from imovieHD (06) to imovie 09. Trust me, the camera works natively with any imovie from 08 on. You have to open imovie and click on the camera button. If you either connect the camera or use a card reader (which came with my memory card) the files will just be sitting there ready to go, no conversion necessary.
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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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I just bought this for a Mac. You need a Mac with an Intel core duo or core 2 duo and imovie 09. Had a terrible time getting the mac to recognize the files, finally discovered you have to lauch imovie before connecting the camera or inserting the SDHC card in the computer. As long as you do that, the movies import into imovie beautifully. Spent hours figuring that out, seems the tech support people at Panasonic should have known that. You can not put the card in, launch imovie, and import like you can for pictures in iphoto. I had it packed up to return but discovered it by chance on trying one more time. I just bought this for a Mac. You need a Mac with an Intel core duo or core 2 duo and imovie 09. Had a terrible time getting the mac to recognize the files, finally discovered you have to lauch imovie before connecting the camera or inserting the SDHC card in the computer. As long as you do that, the movies import into imovie beautifully. Spent hours figuring that out, seems the tech support people at Panasonic should have known that. You can not put the card in, launch imovie, and import like you can for pictures in iphoto. I had it packed up to return but discovered it by chance on trying... » Read More I just bought this for a Mac. You need a Mac with an Intel core duo or core 2 duo and imovie 09. Had a terrible time getting the mac to recognize the files, finally discovered you have to lauch imovie before connecting the camera or inserting the SDHC card in the computer. As long as you do that, the movies import into imovie beautifully. Spent hours figuring that out, seems the tech support people at Panasonic should have known that. You can not put the card in, launch imovie, and import like you can for pictures in iphoto. I had it packed up to return but discovered it by chance on trying one more time. « Show Less
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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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but is this (or other dig cameras) compatible w/older Macs, like the antiquated imac OS 8.5 that I own??? I've gotten conflicting answers to that question from local computer and/or camera salespeople. The camera salespeople say yes, no problem w/your old mac - just download via cable to usb after installing driver on cd. the mac specialist salesguy claimed my imac was too old a system for digital camera compatiblity. but then he was trying to sell me a new Macbook. So - what's the truth? Thanks for any response!
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I have a mac with OSX 10.6.8...the camcorder is not compatible with my mac. However, I use both "Quick Time Player" and "HP Photosmart Studio" (I have a hp printer) for my Canon VIXIA HF and they both work great. By the way, this is a fantastic camcorder.