Importing .MTS files without any quality loss!

I recently shot a short documentary in Uganda for a non-profit with an HD camera. I left the camera with the organization and took the .Mts files back home on an external hard drive. Found out they won't import, oh no!
So I looked into converting them and have downloaded almost a dozen programs to convert the files but there is ALWAYS a noticeable quality loss. It has become REALLY frustrating and I need some solid advice on how to get this video in the Premiere at good quality. I need a good converting program Work arounds? What format should I convert into?
I also have Premiere Pro 1.5. I know it's a little older but it's all I've got (and can afford). Thank you VERY MUCH for the help!

The link I posted http://forums.adobe.com/thread/390605 is in the Premiere Elements FAQ area, but the software discussed at that link has nothing to do with PrElements... it is software to convert AVCHD to HDV so the HDV files may then be edited
As I said... I do not convert because I have CS5... but, the two programs mentioned in the 1st posting should, according to Steve, do what is needed
http://www.newbluefx.com/avchd-upshift.html
http://www.shedworx.com/voltaichd
The 3rd link in that message was blocked by Norton, so I do not recommend clicking that one

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