Opening mp4 sony pmw-ex1 files on final cut

Hi:
It´s the first time that I work with this codec,I´ve installed the cd camera software and also the pages from sony.but I´m not able to open this files with quicktime or import to my browser in final cut.
Thanks a lot.
Juan

You need to download (free) XDCAM Transfer software from Sony.
Google it and you'll be cooking in no time.
EX1 is unbelievably good!

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