Final Cut Express Version Differences with working Camcorders...

Hi everyone. I need to know if I try a camcorder on Final Cut Express 3.0(not HD), and it works...Will it work on Final Cut Express HD 3.5? In other words, will the same camcorders work for both versions? Thanks and your support is Greatly Appreciated.

As far as I know, there should be no difference. If the cam is read by one version, it should be read by the other. This has been my experience. Perhaps others have found differently

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