Using a panasonic video camcorder with a mac

We have bought a panasonic SDR-S26 and have managed to record one two-minute piece of film which I am finding impossible to upload onto the imac. The software which came with the camera can only be installed onto a windows pc. Is there anyone out there who can inform me how I am supposed to use this? There was no information saying it was incompatible with a mac when we bought the camera. (Still pictures can be taken on this camera and these have been uploaded with no problem).
I would be very grateful for any help or info.

Hi anne adshead
Welcome to apple discussions. Might be too new of a camcorder to tell (you'll have to tell us) but here's what I found so far:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3290
It is listed within apple's KB. But as to how much apple support it offers? .... I'm not sure.
http://panasonic.net/avc/camcorder/sd/america/products/sdr-s26/specifications.ht ml
The convenience of the SDHC format makes it is easy to transfer files. The S26 offers Mass Storage support – connect with a USB lead and your Mac sees all the files.
But here ends the Apple support. Video is recorded in the .MOD format (also used by JVC Everio camcorders) which Mac apps don't recognise. You can change the extension manually (or by batch command) to .M2V so that VLC plays it.
For iMovie and elsewhere, you'll need a conversion app such as Aimersoft Video Converter. Is it too much effort for what you get?
(Reviewed by Ian Osborne - MacFormat Issue 207)
Read more:
http://www.techradar.com/reviews/cameras-and-camcorders/camcorders/panasonic-sdr -s26-561668/review#ixzz0tVTiPvWi
http://www.iorgsoft.com/article/MOD/convert-panasonic-sdr-s26-mod-videos/
Hope this info helps but if not just come on back.
Disclaimer: Apple does not necessarily endorse any suggestions, solutions, or third-party software / products that may be mentioned in this topic. Apple encourages you to first seek a solution at Apple Support. The following links are provided as is, with no guarantee of the effectiveness or reliability of the information. Apple does not guarantee that these links will be maintained or functional at any given time. Use the information above at your own discretion.

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