Can I convert PAL-Tapes into NTSC in order to import footage into imovie?

I had a question about using PAL-tapes. Can I convert PAL-tapes into NTSC tapes?
I am trying to import my video that I shot with a PAL-tape. Is there a way to import my data into imovie?

I just answered your question where it belongs: In the iMovie discussion.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=235207&tstart=0

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