Sony camcorder and MAC!!

PLEASE help! I have spent several hours trying to get my movies onto my computer. I have downloaded all the recommended programs (MPEG streamclip, quicktime plug-in) and I have not been able to get my video onto the computer. What are the exact steps? I can't exchange the camcorder!

Welcome to discussions!
Read this:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304739
Waht type of camera do you have? Unless it is a hard drive or DVD camera, you should be able to connect it with a 4-pin to 6-pin firewire and just import without converting the files.
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