how so i gwt my sony camcorder HDR-SR7 to download to my MacBook Pro?

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how so i gwt my sony camcorder HDR-SR7 to download to my MacBook Pro?

I just bought a new sony HDR-SR7 camcorder. After i plug the camera into my laptop, i don't get any response on the computer. The software that comes with the camera isn't compatible for a Mac. I can't seem to get any help from sony. I'm confident that the solution is simple. Has anyone been down this road before and therefore able to help?

macbook pro 15", Mac OS X (10.4), 2 G 512mb

Posted on Sep 10, 2007 6:13 AM

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Bails996

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Oct 29, 2007 10:45 PM in response to johnlmcguire

I have this Handycam running with a Powerbook G4. The camera should appear as a seperate drive for you to drag n drop files. It will also open iPhoto.

You can convert your AVCHD files using Voltaic and then bring them into iMovie HD 6 for editing.

It is long winded but it is the only option unless you have an Intel Mac and iMovie 8

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Sep 10, 2007 6:18 AM in response to johnlmcguire

You can't use that camera with iMovie 6.
Buy iLife 08. iMovie 7 does support that HD format.

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ELM

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Sep 12, 2007 5:58 AM in response to QuickTimeKirk

You will also need an Intel Duo Core Mac to run iMovie '08 and work with the AVCHD files. I found out the hard way. But I think you will like the camera - I sure do!

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MMMC

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Nov 23, 2007 5:25 PM in response to ELM

I have those qualifications. iMovie 08 will not see the HD video still... I erased the SD files and still nothing. I have .cpi files???

M

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Nov 25, 2007 12:16 PM in response to ELM

did you have to download the sony hr7 software for everything to work. When I try downloading the sony software, itunes starts up?

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