Decent HD camcorder compatible with FCP?

I really need to get an HD camcorder and the most important thing for me is easy compatibility with Macs and uploading to Final Cut Pro X, which I have. My budget is under $600, so obviously how good the HD quality is is not the priority here. I've looked at the Canon Vixia line and the Sony Handycam HDR-CX line, but the Vixias are really expensive and I've heard Sonys dont get along with Macs. I could get a Vixia if I look into it more, as I really like and trust Canon. However, my main question is which camcorders will work BEST with Final Cut Pro, because from all my research and what I've heard (I've literally been researching camcorders for the past 4 months) you have to like convert files to get HD video to FCP, which I don't understand at all so a camcorder that at least simplifies this process while uploading or forgoes it altogether would be very awesome, but I'm not sure this exists. ANYWAYS, I really need some recommendations as to which camcorder is best for my situation, because I've searched to the ends of the Earth and frankly I'm getting sick of looking. I just need answers. I don't have super picky requirements, just a DECENT at least HD camcorder which is not gonna make me broke and that works well with Mac products and Final Cut Pro. Any ideas?

http://help.apple.com/finalcutpro/cameras/en/index.html
the above will give you a start as to camcorders/cameras that will work with fcpx directly.
The best advice I got when I was shopping was to save money for an external mic. I finally got one and found it to be wonderful for interviews etc.
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