HD / HDR-CX7 Footage Import (.MTS file format)

Anybody have a way to use .MTS footage in FCP?
Captured with a new Sony HD High Definition Handycam® Camcorder HDR-CX7. Looks as if it's Windows PC friendly, but can't find anything anywhere on how to get it to work with a Mac/FCP/QT, etc..
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=105 51&storeId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=8198552921644498780

Downloaded the Beta 1.9b3 and the Tips widow suggests:
"MicroMV and HDV camera owners please use Apple's DVHSCap to transfer movies into your Mac; THEN use MPEG Streamclip to convert them"
What is "Apple's DVHSCap"?
Why would I THEN have to convert?
I guess HDV is not ready for prime time. How the heck are people (consumers) using these cameras? Or is this a Mac and Sony battle? Do Windows users have it easy with Sony cameras? I understand that HD is a bit of a new thing, but to have NO info on how to capture or use the footage from a consumer product is a bit weird. Is anyone using a Sony HD camera with a Mac / FCP with ease? I know Panasonic HVX provides an import tool, did Sony leave us out in the cold? Is MTS a common file format? Sorry for all the shotgun questions, but I can't find anything in the PDF that came with the camera OR any web info that has helped or at least said "you're an idiot for purchasing this camera and expecting to use a Mac with it.." HELP. Or I'm off to return yet another Sony camera and get a Panasonic.
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