Editing Canon T2i Files in FCP

What is the easiest way to edit files that come from a Canon T2i in Final Cut so that I have timecode? Is there a plug in available? I tried the work around of converting files using MPEG Streamclip but was not able to get time code this way. Any help would be appreciated.
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You use Log and Transfer. Need to download and install the EOS Log and Transfer plugin first. And, unfortunately HACK the plugin so that it will recognize the t2i. It only works with the 1Mk2, 5DMkII, and 7D. I go thought the WHOLE processs here in this tutorial. Well, not the hack...but I link to it.
http://library.creativecow.net/ross_shane/tapeless-workflow_fcp-7/1
Or you can download and use Magic Bullet Grinder that ALSO keeps the timecode.
http://www.redgiantsoftware.com/products/all/magic-bullet-grinder/
One is free...but takes a little work to get to work right. The other costs just a little, but is hassle free.

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