Importing video from Panasonic sdr-h85

Hey all! My husband just bought a family video camcorder..Panasonic SDR-H85. I have final cut pro
on my imac..how can I import the video from the camcorder into FCP? Do I need conversion software?

I believe you're reading a tone into Studio X's response that isn't really there.
The suggestion of the Creative Cow forum and the 2-pop forum actually will give you some great responses for consumer cameras and the CNET site has great reviews as well.
His suggestion to download the free software MPEG Streamclip is a grand suggestion which will allow you to transcode acquisition formats such as AVCHD and then use in FCP if you choose.
Studio X is a dynamic contributor to this forum and helps dozens of people on a daily basis.
Of course you are certainly right about one thing though,
saltwoman wrote:
...certainly you are better than Studio X
Indeed I am....

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