Do Sony camera's work with iMovie?

I'm curious if all types of mini dv cameras work with macs? Do I ahve to have special software for a camera model to have it connect into imovie for importing video? I have a Sony DCR-TRV33.
If you know, I'd be grateful.
thanks,
Matthew

Hi Matthewalb:
Welcome to the discussions!
Yes, your Sony should work. All you need is a 4 to 6-pin FireWire cable (Sony calls them iLink), the camera and your mac with imovie installed. No extra anything needed (except your imagination..)
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