Importing MPEG2 files into Premier Elements  8

I just purchased a Sony DCR -SX44 camcorder which records in SD format MPEG2.  It appears Elements 9 supports this format but it is unclear if Elements 8 (which I have) supports MPEG2.  To avoid a re-stock fee I have not used the camcorder yet.  Does Elements 8 support the SD MPEG2 format?

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http://reviews.cnet.com/Panasonic_PV_GS320/4505-6500_7-32330317.html
http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-camcorders/panasonic-pv-gs500/4505-6500_7-31660646.html
Or Canon ZR960 http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-camcorders/canon-zr960/4505-6500_7-33483239.html
Or Sony DCR-HC52 Forum message Mar 2010 said $199 direct from Sony (but... refurb)

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    From: [email protected]
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