Latest consumer HD cameras and FCP

Does anyone know if some of the latest HD consumer cameras will work well (as in no extra steps to capture) with latest FCP?
I'm thinking Panasonic HDC-SD1 and HDC-DX1 and Sony HC5 and HC7 (most of these aren't quite out yet).
How long does Apple usually take to qualify cameras?
Thanks.

I think there was a post on here a couple of days ago speaking of the issue. Pretty much someone had found out the hard way that if the camera is not listed in Apple's supported cameras list, it is not likely to work. In other words, Apple keeps a very up-to-date list of compatible cameras.
Do a search for HD camera compatibility and you are sure to find something on the topic.
Josh

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