Cannon HD Video Camera's

Hi,
Has anyone used the Cannon Vixia HF S100 or HG20 HD video cameras? Are they compatible with with imovie 09 that I am using with my Imac? I shoot mostly digital stills, but would like to start getting into video as well.
Thanks for the help.

I have decided to go with the HFS100. I tried a test video at the computer store and imovie 09 worked perfect with this camera. The picture looked great on the 24" Imac that they had at at the store.
Thanks for the reply.

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    High  Definition 
    Power  Consumption 
    4.3 W 
    Television  System 
    NTSC 
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    MPEG2 
    Image  Sensor 
    1/2.7-inch  CMOS, RGB Primary Color Filter 
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    Maximum  recording Time 
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    Lens 
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    Auto  Date/Time 
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    White  Balance 
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