Mac compatible camcorder suggestions?
So my mini DV Sony Handycam pooped out on me a few days ago. I figured it was time to join the real world, so i went and bought a Sony Handycam HDR-CX240. I usually go with sony and it said "works with iMovie" on the side of the box, so i though all was good. Keep in mind i have never ever used iMovie or iDVD. So i do some test videos and tried my hand at getting the video onto a DVD, i found it daunting, but it was my first try at this. I finally, god knows how, got what i filmed onto DVD and the quality was terrible. All looked good on the camcorder screen, but once in iMovie it looked terrible, same when i burned it to DVD. Well i research the heck out of this and people saying this and that. Well i called Sony and much to my surprise i was able to talk to a human at length. The person i spoke with admitted that Sony does in fact have a compatibility issue with Mac. Really? You put "works with iMOVIE" on the box but tell me you have compatibility issues? Lame. The guy told me to download a Sony editing program, but i asked, "if i need that specific download, how will that help me if im on vacation and at a different computer without that Sony program?" He said it wouldn't help me. Obviously.
So, im seeking feedback from anyone who has a Mac and a camcorder that works well with it. I have iMovie 11------9.0.4
I really would love to get a camcorder that will work with my Mac. Anyone? Thanks, O
P.S. Is there an easier way to get video to DVD instead of going iMovie>iDVD>Burn disc? I dont need to edit or anything, i just want whats on the camera to go onto a disc! Nothing Fancy like in iDVD where you have to pick some design stuff. Thanks.