HDR-HC1 vs. HDR-HC1E

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HDR-HC1 vs. HDR-HC1E

I am about to buy the latest version of Final Cut Studio, but before I do, I wanted to make sure it supported importing from my Sony HDR-HC1 camera. When I look at the list, it specifies the Sony HDR-HC1E camera.

I am assuming that they are basically the same camera, and that it will still work just fine with FCP. HOWEVER, before I shell out the $1,300 to buy the suite, I wanted to make sure.

Can someone verify that my Sony HDR-HC1 (not E) will work with Final Cut Pro 5.1?

Many Thanks!

MacBook Pro (Core Cuo 2.0 GHz) Mac OS X (10.4.5)

Posted on Apr 4, 2006 12:15 AM

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Answer 1

Robert A

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Apr 4, 2006 2:13 AM in response to Kevin Allgaier

I have the HDR-HC1 and FCP 5 works perfectly with it. I have had NO problems importing video. The image quality is fantastic when compared to standard MiniDV.

Enjoy!!

--Robert

DP G5 1.8/PB 1.67 Mac OS X (10.4.3)

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Answer 2

mullman

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Apr 4, 2006 4:45 AM in response to Kevin Allgaier

I to have a US spec HDR-HC1 and it works perfectly with iMovie 6, FCE HD, & my older FCP 4.5 HD.

Awaiting my Universal Final Cut Studio but do not anticipate any problems.

I was bouncing between the Sony HC3 (just started shipping this week) or the HC1, but I am VERY glad I went with the HC1. It is a jr professional or pro-sumer cam. Enjoy.

BTW, the Sony forums are here:

http://www.sonyhdvinfo.com/

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Answer 3

Apr 4, 2006 7:00 AM in response to mullman

Great. Thank you both very much! I will pick up my copy of FC Studio today!

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Answer 4

Jun 26, 2006 5:02 PM in response to Kevin Allgaier

I have the HDR-HC1 and for some reason it will not capture HD! IT works fine for DV. I have all of the settings correct per the manual.

I am perplexed as I have shot on almost every format of HD available right on up to the Sony F900. Never had any problems and now I cant get a 1300 camera to work for my vacation!

Lol, help me if you can!

tg

PS I am on FCP 5

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