Sony DCR-PC55 and DCR-PC101 Compatibility?

I just switched from PC’s to Mac and now in the market for a new video-editing program.
I have two Sony Handycams, DCR-PC55 and DCR-PC101. Does anyone know if either is compatible with FCE HD? They were not listed on the Apple's Qualified Devices list, but both have ilink (firewire?) connections.
Thanks!

if it records to miniDV and have a firewire/iLink connection, it does work..

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