Must use IEEE 1394?

I'm looking at purchasing a Panasonic HDC-SD90K hi def camcorder. It does not have an IEEE 1394 connector; it has a USB 2 connector. In reading the online material for Premiere Elements 10, I came across the following:
"HDV camcorder: Connect your HDV camcorder to your computer’s IEEE 1394 port using an IEEE 1394 cable. You cannot capture HDV using USB ports."
Does this mean I cannot buy this camcorder, or I cannot use Premier Elements 10?
(My iMac has IEEE1394 "Firewire" ports and USB 2 ports.)

By the way, this camcorder shoots in 1920x1080 at 60p by default -- which is not supported by this program and, if you try to edit it in this program, you'll likely have lots of issues.
If you plan to edit your video in Premiere Elements, but sure to shoot in 1080 60i only.
And, when you start up your Premiere Elements project, be sure to select the settings for Full AVCHD 1920x1080 5.1 audio.

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Problem Description :
I'm using the following hardware:
1. Texas Instrument OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Card ( Ratoc PCIFU2)
2. Basler 601f Camera ( NI certified)
(DCAM v.1.20 compliant)
Sofware :
1. LabView 7.0
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for
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NI Software : LabVIEW version 7.0
NI Hardware : Other device
Driver Version :
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Customer Info
rmation :
MK
[email protected]

Hello,
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