Import MTS files from microsd card

I have connected a MicroSD card using a usb cable and want to import the MTS files that were creted from a Canon HD camera. When i go to Volumes/Path/To/MTS and click on a file it gives me the error:"Unable to open Quicktime movie - /var/tmp/fcxvrldsd.53/task_copy_cached_uploadEQUFqz: The file is not a movie file." but when i go to the Stream folder /Volumes/NAMEOFDEVICE/Private/AVCHD/ and hit create bundle asset. it starts but never actually progresses.
I heard you need to import directly from the microsd for MTS files but after trying, i am still not sure how to do it.
Thanks!

MTS files will not be opened directly by Quicktime or Compressor.
If these are from an AVCHD camcorder, use Final Cut Pro to Log & Transfer the clips into Quicktime Movies before Final Cut Server catalogs them.
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