Does FCP X accept mts files?

Hi,
Does FCP X accept mts files? If not, do the Apple programmers have a plan to do so soon so we don't have to transcode them anymore? What other files does FCP X accept, not accept? I thought that FCP X takes all sorts of files. Please advise.
Thanks,
Jordan
iMac 27", 3.4Ghz, 4GB RAM, FCP X

Hi Tom,
I have tried everything including putting the card back into the Sony NX5U camcorder to no avail. I still get the error message, ""Such file contains unsupported media or has an invalid directory structure. Please choose a folder whose directory structure matches supported media."
Brand new iMac 27" 3.4Ghz i7, Lion 10.7.3, 12 GB RAM, FCP X 10.0.3, Card in side slot of iMac, Card in card reader, Card in Sony NX5U camcorder, recorded as MTS files on a SDHC Sandisk card 30MB/sec class 10 card.
One other thing, I also tried to import MP4 files from a JVC GY-HM700U camcorder to no avail. I get the error message again. Even Clipwrap does not see the MP4 files. Huh?
Finally, what native files does FCP X accept that are not Quicktime files? I'm puzzled.
Thanks,
Jordan

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