720p25 and FCP5.1.2

Hello,
I'm french and I have read in several french forum that with FCP 5.1.2 there still remain problems with the HDV 720p25. They cannot import from the camera JVC-GY HD 100. Is there some people that have encounter such pb with this camera and FCP 5.1.2 ?
I ask this question because I want to buy one. But if there is to much pb with FCP, I prefer to buy a sony Z1.
Thank you.

It seems a lot of JVC HDV users are having trouble with FCP, which is unfortuante.
I have a Z1, and FCP 5.1.2 does work with it - but I still had some problems with it not recognising the camera - the problems went away, without me doing anything to remedy them (which means they might come back again).
The Z1 does not shoot 720p25, you would have to shoot 1080i50 and use compressor to convert to 720p25, and as a result, you would not have anywhere near as much control over making the 720p footage, if you really want 720p25, I would still get the JVC, or as others have suggested, step up to the HVX200, if your budget allows. I assume you are making a film, rather than regular video.
Do not use the cine-frame of the Z1's is you do get one, its better to work in FCP to make film like footage.

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