TS3720 RE: Sony CX260V

Does anyone know how to circumvent the use of Sony's software so that I can immediately use this handy USB port, pull it up and view it without iMovie on my Mac Book Pro 2011 10.6.8.
If I upgrade to current OS will I be able to?
Just want to know best practice for viewing my footage without having to IMPORT, Change Format, Upload to Dropbox and wait 3 hours to have an editor touch it?
Do I have any hope of viewing my files and simply e-mailing them via download to MediaFire or DropBox without changing format. I was hoping for a quicktime movie at least.
Editing nightmare on iMovie. Some of the footage magically transformed into SD without me changing anything. I had no setting changes during the shoot.
I want my HD files as I see them on the screen to be downloaded somewhere so that I can view them without crazy time reformatting. I just want my high res beautiful footage quickly available so I can grab it and send it off for edit and polish!
Suggestions please.

Well, for effective video editing, the advice I've seen posted before is to buy a laptop that is designed for video editing
http://www.adkvideoediting.com/
http://www.sagernotebook.com/ - http://forums.adobe.com/thread/957472
or
-at least the Intel sandy bridge 2720 or 2820 quad processor
-and nvidia graphics such as the 460m with 1Gig video ram
-1280x900 display with OpenGL 2.0-compatible graphics card
-and 8 or 16 gig ram and Win7 64bit Pro
-and 2 internal 7200 HDDs minimum

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I have a sony cx260v that allows me to record in a rate of 60 fps. However when I attempt to upload the footage taken in this frame rate to iMovie 11 9.0.4 it shows as a blocked clip and does not allow me to upload.
Any ideas?

Yes, you can re-import them, but it's not that straightforward, and you loose some quality in the process. Search for "MPEG Streamclip" or "DVD camcorder" in this forum, and you will find lots of answers.
Alternatively, you can make data DVDs with your DV clips. Simply pop in an empty DVD, and drap the DV clips you want to export into the burn folder. A normal DVD can hold about 20 minutes of DV clips, a dual layer DVD twice as much.

I run Final Cut Express 4.0.1; I shoot with a Sony HDR-CX260V. How do I import from the camera directly to Final Cut, without having to go through the intermediate step of using iMovie?

I use Final Cut Express 4.0.1; I shoot with a Sony HDR-CX260V.
How do I import from camera to Final Cut without going through the intermediate step of using iMovie?

If you shoot in one of the following modes you should be able to Log & Transfer directly into FCE:
HD: 1920x1080/60i (FX or FH mode)
HD: 1440x1080/60i (HQ or LP mode)
SD: 720x480/60i
1080/60p (PS mode) seems to be the default mode in your camcorder. FCE only supports progressive video in 720p50 or 720p60. That's probably why you have had to import via iMovie.
It would be better to upgrade to Final Cut Pro X, the version currently supported. FCE was discontinued over 18 months ago and is not supported on Lion or Mountain Lion.

I have picked out a moderately priced camcorder (Sony HDR-CX260V High Definition Handycam) andwant to know if it produces files that easily integrate with FCP X on Lion. Thanks.

I have picked out a moderately priced camcorder (Sony HDR-CX260V High Definition Handycam) andwant to know if it produces files that easily integrate with FCP X on Lion. Thanks.

Download the free 30 day trial of FCP X to find out for certain.
http://www.apple.com/uk/finalcutpro/trial/

TS3720 I have updated to Mac OS X v10.6.7 and STILL cannot get video into iMovie from Sony HDR SR11 :-( PLEASE HELP ME ...

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TS3720 how can i upload movies from Sony pj580v camcorder to use with imovie11?

How can I upload movies from Sony pj580v camcorder to use with imovie 11?

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Is the Sony HDR-CX260V supported by iMovie '09?

IMovie doesn't seem to recognize this camera?

reginald
If your Sony is a miniDV HDV camcorder, then be advised that Premiere Elements 13 does not have the DV and HDV data capture firewire into Premiere Elements Capture Window.
The last version of Premiere Elements to include that featuer is 12/12.1.
Adobe has a document describing suggested workarounds for the Premiere Elements 13/13.1 situation.
https://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-elements/kb/removed-features-formats-elements.html
Please review and consider.
Typically users will suggest
Windows
Movie Maker
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Mac
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ATR

Do I need iMovie 11 for a Sony HDR-CX260V?

Trying to figure out why iMovie does not recoginize this camera? It does not pop-up automatically at the point that you should be able to start an import.

Just for future reference, AJA has a free app called "AJA VTR Xchange" that would capture just fine for you. It would probably capture directly from the camera, also.

TS3720 Sony Handycam HDR-PJ580V -- Any suggestions for compatibility and quick view?

Considering this camera as backup.
Just want to quick view footage and import it to MediaFire or Box or DropBox to view and share there.

Imovie HD and Final Cut Express HD3.5 have no problems capturing video from the HC-3. The problem you are having is setting up the video camera to output the video so that you can capture video.
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I am unable to use my new Sony camcorde HDR- CX 700V. The book states I need to contact Apple for additional software. Can someone help?

Go to this address in Apple Support:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3720
It deals with the requirements for using that model of camcorder. As the camera models roll out with improvements and features the drivers need to be updated to accommodate that fact. You might be able to resolve your issue with a trip to the Sony support site to download updated drivers.

Can Premier handle the SONY camcorder MTS format files?

I have a 1 year old Sony camcorder (model HDR-CX260V) and was trying to determine if Adobe Premier Elements can import the videos that that camcorder takes (seems to be MTS file format), import those videoes, edit them, and then output to a more universally recognized file type (that can be played on a TV/DVD and/or PC?
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Fred
For now assuming a NTSC workflow.
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But, if you do not now have any version of Premiere Elements, then please, before any purchase, download and install and try the free 30 day tryout of Premiere Elements 11 from Adobe. You need to verify that Premiere Elements 11 is compatible with your computer environment as well as your video importing/editing/exporting.
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ATR

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Message was edited by: Matt Blyth

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Message was edited by: Matt Blyth

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I'm trying to sync my mac to Sony Bravia as well.
And it was tough.
But on my last try I find a way.
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and 1920 x 1080 on Sony TV.
After that, you have to go on menu of your TV and follow the steps:
ajustes > canais de entrada > controle de entradas
I know the names in portuguese.
But in english should be the same.
And set you PC from AUTO to "SEMPRE"
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It works and I really happy.
I wish it works for you too
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