How do I import movies from a sony handycam?

I used iMovie 11 last night on OS 10.8.2 ... spent some time but it finally recognized my Sony Handycam SR-12.
bottom line:
open iMovie
connect Handycam
import videos
took 3 or 4 times but it worked in the end.

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