Panasonic GS500 - will this EVER be compatible?

Hi,

I've been reading some [old] threads where people have not been able to connect their Panasonic GS500 mini-DV camcorders. I have tried various suggestions regarding the order of turning things on and connecting firewire cables, etc, to no avail.

I have also written to iMovie feedback to request that their next update allows for compatability to this camcorder.

Does anyone know whether this feedback will actually be considered?? I was converted to Apple and bought the iMac recently because i was "sold" on its superior video editing capabilities - but BOOO, I cannot even use this functionality!

If anyone has some suggestions, or tips, that would be helpful.

I have updated to Lion and updated iMovie software today.

Feisia