.MOD Files and Ppro CS3

Why CS3 does not regognize the .MOD Files from a JVC EVERIO GZ-MG70E.What canI do? HELP. Thank you.

Those files are intended for watching, not editing. What you can do is trade in that camera for a MiniDV model if editing is your goal.

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Thanks for your advice.
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Please file a bug report.
http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/mmform/index.cfm?name=wishform
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