Can Final Cut Express 4 and Canon ZR60

I'm new to the whole video experience and would appreciate some advice. I have a Canon ZR60 with a Mini DV tape. Before I purchase the software, I'd like to know if Final Cut Express 4 can process video taken with this camera or do I need to get a video camera that shoots HD?
Thanks, Stan

Hi
And You need to buy a 4-pin to 6-pin (or FW-800) FireWire Cable to connect.
Neither Your Camera or FCE/Mac can Import/Capture Your movie via USB/USB2 AT ALL.
This Cable is as I know of never supplied from start - has to be bought as extra.
Yours Bengt W

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To Ian,
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