Digitize Using HDMI on MacBook Pro Retina?

Hi all. I'm considering upgrading to Final Cut X, but I have a question. I just got a new MacBook Pro Retina which has a built-in HDMI port. Is it possible for me to hook up my camcorder via HDMI and then digitize video/audio?
I'm sure it's safe to assume that HDMI cannot provide deck control and timecode, which is fine.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

Right as Tom says- not out of the box with the MacBook Pro alone. But you can get this via gear from companies like AJA and Blackmagic.

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