FCP 5 and digital HDD video import

Ok this might have a simple answer. I hope so. I have searched the forums and have not found an answer yet.
I currently have FCP 5. I am considering (finally) purchasing a video camera that has a HDD, but I am not sure how the import would work. I noticed that FCP 6 and FCE 4 both have "log and transfer" screen, but my FCP 5 does not. How is anyone out there transferring video from video cameras with HDDs? Are they. Is FCP 5 compatible with these newer video cameras.
thanks for any reply.
Kyle P

Is FCP 5 compatible with these newer video cameras.
Depends on the codec the camera uses to record. I often use a Firestore HDD recorder attached to my camera ... and edit with FCP 4.5. Since v4.5 doesn't have a log and transfer option, I just import the files directly into my FCP project (after copying them to the Capture/Scratch drive).
But many of the newer cameras use recording codec that are only compatible with FCP 6 and up. Check the camera before you purchase to make sure it's compatible with your version of the software or plan on upgrading.
-DH

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