Import P2 over FireWire like Final Cut Log and Transfer?

Hello,
The ONE issue keeping me from using Premiere (which came with my Master Collection CS5) is that I can't seem to import files from my Panasonic HVX200 in a simple way. In trusty old Final Cut I can easily do it using Log and Transfer. Rename files. Log them in any way I like. Then drag them in, converted to the format of my choice. Cha ching! If I could get the same functionality in Premiere, then I'd never need upgrade my Final Cut again.
Thoughts? Suggestions?
Thanks!
Josh

Shooternz, thank you for clarifying. I see your point. I'm glad that works for you. It sounds like you've really found a good way to work in Premiere. Your advocacy for that way of working is compelling.
Here are my concerns. Since you asked, "What's the dificulty?" I'm not a pure video editor. I'm a multimedia producer who shoots video, photos, creates tons of graphics, audio files, and a million other varied tasks, incuding needing raw files way into the future for edit in many programs. If all I did was edit video then it would be fine. Lots of random files, forgotten about later. No big deal. But, for me, I'll need those source files again. And I'll want them when I jump to After Effects, ScreenFlow, or need a single fram to screen cap. I won't want the whole Premiere Project. Just one quick file.
Also, I recall very vividly when Adobe dumped Premiere for mac. So, I have no intention of relying on it as my long-term file management solution. Once bitten... as the old cliche goes.
Finally, what about Log and Transfer is tedious? I find it relaxing. Honestly. When I said "elegant" I meant it. It's one of my favorite bits of software. And don't we all have our little favorites? There are all the files on my card. Now I'm watching to see which takes I like. I name them, drag the winners into the box below. It's worth any wait as far as I'm concerned. Then the files are name clearly in my folder.
In the end, my feeling is that if Premiere really wants to play hardball, they ought to step up and help everyone with whatever workflow get files in, using the method they like. It's a shame because they are 1/2 way there with the File Browser thing. They could just add on bit of functionality, "Import to 'file' in 'format'." Cha ching!

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