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Sony Handycam HDR-SR1
Sony Handycam HDR-SR1
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HQ Grade: F
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
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Malcolm Dorje (Kauai) 0 pts
January 15, 2007 3:30 AM
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is it possible to edit HDR-SR1 files in final cut pro or imovie

is there any way to convert the files to a usable format for mac?
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58450 pts
January 16, 2007 4:28 PM
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The manual makes no mention at all about mac compatibility. Doesn't even list it in the requirements section.

Sony has an article on this in their knowledge base (Knowledge Article C213310):

"Macintosh users can import video and still images directly into the iMovie and iPhoto software applications provided their camcorders have the following output jacks:

* i.LINK® port - also known as IEEE 1394 and FireWire, use this connection to import video directly into an iMovie project on your Macintosh computer. www.apple.com/support/imovie
* USB port - use this connection to import still images directly into an iPhoto project on your Macintosh computer. www.apple.com/support/iphoto

Not all Sony camcorders have i.LINK ports. If your camcorder does not have an i.LINK port, you may be able to transfer your video from your camcorder to your computer using another method. Refer to the list below for compatiblity information on the various ports available on Sony camcorders. "

But Sony has also said that there are compatibility issues and recommends using analog capture as a means to transfer footage. So, as with anything, your mileage may vary.
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Malcolm Dorje (Kauai) 0 pts
January 24, 2007 10:52 PM
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i am wondering about the AVCHD files that come from the new Sony HDR-SR1's, that only save on hardrive.

Please clarify if possible.

thanks much,
Malcolm
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58450 pts
January 25, 2007 12:08 AM
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Sony's proprietary video encoding. Other brands of hard drives use MPEG2 or if you're JVC you have the option of AVI as a format. Sony wants to lock you into their proprietary mode so you have to buy from them.

One of the things that keep me from buying SONY.
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58450 pts
September 6, 2007 2:27 PM
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Hi, I noticed that you haven't marked any replies as the "best answer." Are you still looking for an answer? If so, I recommend you re-submit it on http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com so it will have a better chance of being noticed. These days it looks like most questions are being answered within a few days.

If you're happy with the answer you received, you can simply click on "Mark for best answer" bubble and it will close out the question. Thanks for posting it and Good luck!
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