Importing video from Sony Handycam

What is the proper workflow for importing video from my Sony DCR SR82 into iMovie '08?
Anyone do this successfully?

I just bought a related Sony camera, the DCR-SR220. I am still trying to figure out the optimal way, but have been able to see it on my imac by
1) installing from Apple Software site Quicktime mpeg-2 playback component (http://www.apple.com/quicktime/mpeg2/) and
2) installing MPEG Streamclip (www.squared5.com)
1) Via USB I hook up my camera and it shows up as a harddisk. I then boot Streamclip and open the file(s) I want to open from the camera. This can take substantial time.
2) Export as a Quicktime file (.mov)
3) Open up the .mov file in iMovieHD and edit there.
If you know of any better way, please let me know.
Best from Jersey.
Steve

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