I intend to transfer the videos from my Panasonic SDR H-280 to my iMac. Prior to using the mac platform, I was using (the supplied software) the Videocam suite to do all video related jobs. But I am unable to find a compatible version of that software for mac.
I am using iMac 21" with OS X 10.9.
I shall be obliged to get suggestions on this.
iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9.1), 21.5 inch; 2.7 GHz (Late 2012)
Your device is not listed here:
http://help.apple.com/imovie/cameras/en/index.html?lang=en_US
And, in your owners manual, the compatibility is listed as Windows only - it also includes this:
Before using with a PC
What you can do with a PC
When you have installed VideoCam Suite from the supplied CD-ROM and connected your PC to the
unit, you can perform the operations described below.
A Play back images recorded by this unit on a PC.
B Copy images recorded by this unit onto the PC hard disk.
Select the desired images and create original DVD-Video discs.
C Edit (split, merge, or delete) images copied to a PC.
Create playlists.
≥ VideoCam Suite can handle images recorded with this unit or by using VideoCam Suite. Images
created with other video cameras, DVD recorders, software and commercial DVD-Videos are not
supported.
≥ We cannot guarantee proper operation of this unit if you use software other than that supplied.
≥ Do not copy images recorded on this unit using any software other than the supplied software.
However, it appears you can record to an SD card - you can simply insert that card into your Mac or a USB card reader. You would then probably need something like MPEG Streamclip to change the format to something iMovie can work with or, if that app cannot handle the format, you can try Handbrake.
How can I use Videocam suite to transfer Panasonic Video in iMac
