*NO* Samsung camcorder supported in iMovie 10?

I just upgraded to Mavericks and to iMovie 10.  Lo and behold, I see that NO Samsung camcorders are supported.  What the heck?  I've been using my Samsung HMX-H300BN in the previous version of iMovie with no issues.  Is there a reason NO Samsung camcorders are listed on the compatibility page?  Are there plans to add them?  Does camera support generally get added in subsequent releases?  It is really disheartening.  This is not an old camera at all.

any camcorder using AVCHD (or 'antique' miniDV) is supported by iMovie.
That list you're reflecting to, is only mentioning devices, Apple has tested.
Apple can not tewst ANY camera on the market.
There are also many popular cams from Sony, JVC, or Panasonic notl listed…
… and 'Apple/Samsung'… hmmm?  rings a bell here …

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