Apple compatibility with Sony HDD Video

I'm looking for video editing software to use on my Mac with a Sony HDD camcorder. (I want to transfer the video from the Sony Hard Drive to a DVD.) Can anyone help??

Since this forum is for troubleshooting compatibility issues between Mac OS and Windows, you should probably post your question in the Final Cut Pro/Express or the iMovie forums, as if anyone has used the camcorder you'll most likely find them there.

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