How to use HDCAM with Final Cut Pro ?!?

Hi How is it possible to digtise/setup for working with HDCAM in Final Cut Pro 6? I have tried going firewire but there isn't a codec available. I have looked up this and its because Sony are owners so don't want to share...blah blah. Another option I want to try is that at work I have an AJA Bridge is it?? Is it possible to use that along with my own setup in order to get the footage into my laptop. Any advice would be great. I would prefer to use this format for my project if possible...thanks
Rich

Hi Rich,
Welcome to HD!
HDCAM is not 'native' so you'll need a third party interface to convert the video signal. Check out p.398 in the manual.
We use the BlackMagic card. But there are a number of cards and boxes out there that can get the job done....and yes, you do want to stay in the HDCAM format.
Another way we do it, is to transfer the HDCAM shoot tapes to miniDV (correlating timecode and tape numbers of course) and then digitize the miniDV stuff in natively...much quicker and easier to work with while you're editing. Then ONLINE the cut using the BlackMagic card redigitizing in your Master HDCAM footage. This might help you get started sooner while you're ordering your card.
Cheers,
Susan.

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