Converting AVCHD for use on Power PC G5

Hello. I work with FCP 6.0.6 on a Power PC based G5. We just bought a new videocamera. It is a Canon Vixia HFR10 and produces video in AVCHD format. I have learned the hard way that my mac will not accept that format. We were able to upload to a PC, convert it to a QuickTime file, move via jump drive, and then I can get the video into iMovie but not into FCP.
I really need to get it into FCP asap.
What is the best way to make this happen?
Thank you in advance!!!!

My other camera is HD - it's a Canon HV20. I looked at the ClipWrap2 software after asking you earlier and found that LT isn't even an option (it's grayed out). There are, however, some other options. They are: Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes HQ, DV, and DVCProHD. What are your thoughts?
p.s. My sister in law just got a Mac - I told her to use the discussion board first - you guys are consistently helpful (more so than I have found cust service to be)! Thank you!!

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