Final Cut Express AVCHD support update for Panasonic HMC-150 / HMC-151

Hi,
There has recently been an update for FCS for compatibility with this new camera from Panasonic. However, FCE has not been updated. Are there any plans to update FCE in a similar way?
Many thanks,
Stuart

Hi Tom,
Thanks for the reply. I hadn't thought of it like that, but you may well be right.
I guess I'd better put FCS on my Xmas list.
By the way, I taught myself FCE using your book in about 2 weeks, very helpful! Thanks!
Stuart

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