Samsung HMX H100P on iMac and iMovie ?

Hi
I would like to buy a movie camera Samsung HMX H100P soon but I don't know if it's gonna work with my new iMac ?
It's not on the list of Apple, but the format is AVCHD so I should work, no ?
I've been looking for this information on the web, but never find a clear answer... Anyone have this camera and use it on Mac?
cheers

I would assume that camera manufacturers are highly motivated to get on Apple's list of supported camcorders. If they are not on the list, I would take it is a red flag.

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