Correct Format For Movie File

Hello,
I am in the process of transferring old family film footage to digital files. The company I'm taking these reels to is recommending that I put them on an external hard drive in .mov format. They say that this will allow me to edit with iMovie. Your thoughts?
Also, at the present time when I upload my point and shoot Nikon camera and also when I upload my iPhone and iPad, the movie clips are loaded into iPhoto also along with the photos. Will I have the option to do this with these new files?
Regards,
Tom

You would need to consult the documentaion for the device you're using. You should be able to find it on the manufacturer's website.

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