Sony DCR-SX85 camcorder software not supported

You don't need software to import video or pics..... your model does appear on the iMovie compatibility list:

http://help.apple.com/imovie/cameras/en/index.html?lang=en_US

I'd suggest reading Sony's instructions on hookup and opening iMovie and consulting its Help section on how to import. It should not be difficult at all. I've heard you can also import into iPhoto; however, since I don't use that, I can't help there but you also might want to check the Help section there.

I have the same problem. No matter what the apple book says my iMovie does not recognise the camera and will not import any of the recorded material. Did anyone find a fix for this?

From what I've gathered here is that Sony has never played nice with Macs. If there is a way you can use the camera's media and a card reader, things are much easier to work with. I even use that method with my Canon.

The format the video is in also plays a role - you an always try MPEG Streamclip which is an excellent video format converter to get the clip into a format iMovie will recognize. I also use that and it does a stellar job. So as long as you can get the media icon from your camera to show up on the desktop, try dragging the clip to MPEG Streamclip and see if that works.