AVCHD Camcorder with Final Cut

Does it matter what format AVCHD camcorder is purchased for compatibility with Final Cut Express 4? Format as in Hard Drive, DVD, etc. I'm using Mini-DV now and have heard some new formats will not transfer from camcorder to Mac.
Thanks

All varieties of camcorders will be compatible as long as they are specified as shooting in AVCHD. Make sure you don't buy one that has a nonstandard specification of "AVCHD Lite" or something like that. I've personally found the hard drive or flash drive ones to work quite well.

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