Sony HD camcorder .mts format

Hello All,
I just bought a Sony Handycam HDR-XR200V. Because the software with it is not Mac compatible, I just mount the drive and transfer the media and import into Final Cut. Unfortunately, FCP does not recognize the .mts format of the clips. After Effects does, so i guess I could render from AE and then bring into FCP, but obviously I'd prefer an easier method. Any ideas?
I am running FCP 5.1.4.
Many thanks
Shelley

You'll need at least FCP 6.0.5 and an Intel Mac to transfer in FCP.
Otherwise, try:
Toast 9 or 10
VideoPierHD
VoltaicHD
to convert.

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from LKN 1935.
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