Does Hard Disk Drive Camcorder using MPEG2-PS format work with iMovie6?

Considering purchasing a Sony DSR - SR 82 Camcorder with a Hard Disk Drive using MPEG2-PS format. I read in the Missing Manual that MPEG-2 generally does not work with iMovie.

Hello Luv2Curl,
I read in the Missing Manual that MPEG-2 generally does not work with iMovie.
That is correct. MPEG-2 video needs to go through a lengthy and lossy conversion process in order to be imported and edited in iMovie. You'll be better off getting a MiniDV camcorder - it works natively with iMovie and the video quality is better as well.
hope this helps
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