Sony 16GB Handycam Camcorder with HD Camera

This does not list Mac so can I still hook it up to the MacBook and use Mac's software?
System Requirements
* Operating System:
Windows XP SP3
Windows Vista SP2
Windows 7
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.The Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs. Starter (Editions) are not supported. Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or is in a multiboot environment.
Thanks so much,
Liz

Oh gosh, I'm sorry, can you tell I'm new at this!!
Here's what I could find on it:
The Key Specs
* Model #:
DCR-SX63
* Resolution (in pixels):
Video: 720 x 480
Stills: 340K
* Zoom:
60X optical zoom; 2000X digital zoom
* Display:
2.7" Clear Photo wide touch-panel LCD
* Built-In Memory:
16GB
* Memory Card Compatibility:
Memory Stick PRO Duo, SD/SDHC memory cards
Additional Specs
* High Definition Recording:
No
* Widescreen Recording:
Yes
* Lens Type:
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
* Lens Focal Length:
1.8mm - 6.0mm
* Image Sensor:
1/8" advanced HAD (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD imager
* Focus Type:
Full-range auto/manual
* Focus Range:
1.8mm - 6.0mm
* Aperture:
F1.8 - F6.0
* Exposure Control:
Yes. Touch panel
* Shutter Speed:
Scene selection: 1/60 of a second - 1/4000 of a second; Candle mode: 1/4 of a second - 1/500 of a second
* White Balance:
Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, Onepush (touch panel)
* Shooting Modes:
Movie or Photo; Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports, Beach, Snow
* Image Stabilization:
Digital
* File Formats:
Video: MPEG-2; Stills: JPEG
* Digital Interface:
USB
* Built-In LED Light:
Yes
* Body Type:
Ultra compact
* Power Source:
Included rechargeable battery pack or AC adapter

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