Sony HDR-CX560V 1080/60p --- is it supported?

This site claims to have something that will convert it for you.

http://www.brorsoft.com/mts-converter-mac/index.html

Allan

It doesn't appear to be compatible: http://help.apple.com/finalcutpro/cameras/en/index.html

But AFAIK the camcorders listed there are only the ones that have been tested ... others might still work.

mish

I second this request. About 6 months ago, I bought the same camcorder (Sony HDR-CX560), and iMac quad core, and Final Cut Express assuming that Sony Camcorders would work with FCE. It was a bad assumption and I'm still stinging from the major outlay of cash.

The best way I've found to get my footage into FCE is to import it via iMovie (which sees my Sony camcorder) then bring those files into FCE. Despite the camcorder supporting 1080/60p, I can't get iMovie to import that footage, so I'm stuck at 1080/30i if I want to edit it. It's not the elegant solution I was hoping for when I forked out all of that money.

I'm prepared to move to FCP X right away if it improves this situation (and some of my HD export quality concerns). First I need someone to let me know if this camera (or one of the similar Sony HDR-CX series cameras is seen by FCP X and allows you to import HD (and hopefully1080/60p) video directly into the app. If it can't then you can add me to the list of people who are disappointed with FCP X, but at least I won't have wasted another $300.

A 30-day trial version in the app store would be a great way to answer questions like these. Any real world experiences which anyone can share would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!

Thanks for the info.

I ended up buying Final Cut Pro X. I'm still figuring out a lot of aspects of it, but I can confirm that the Sony HDR-CX560 is recognized by FCP X where it was not in FCE. I'm at least happy that I can easily import footage in 1080/60i and 24p. Hopefully they will add support for 60p in the future.

I would much rather shoot in 60p, but if it slows down my workflow with delays or extra steps, I know it will impact the number of projects I decide to do. I am a hobbyist and try to fit in a little editing for home videos, friend's birthdays, etc. in between work, family, and life. I know from past experience that when the workflow is cumbersome, I stop doing it or fall behind.

I'm also concerned about any tool actually taking down the quality of the clip. If Media Converter is re-wrapping (as opposed to re-encoding) the files, then I guess it should be pretty quick and lossless.

I'd be interested in your take on that.

Thanks,

I just bought CX560V.

FCP X can import 1080p at 24p frame rate only. I recorded a clip at 60p and FCP X didn't find it. I used Sony's PMB S/W which shows and plays 60p recording. I tried to drag the recording. But PMB shouted to use iMovie. However, iMovie displayed icon with 60 and a red stop sign over it indicating it can't be imported.