Using Panasonic HDD cameras

We have one of the smaller handheld cameras that shoots directly to HDD. Will the new FCP Studio 2 import the files directly from the HDD? I know that it wasnt possible with the old software. Right now we just run the footage real time thru a deck using the rca cables provided with the camera. Im trying to skip this step. If its not possible is there a program that will transform the Panasonic Codec into a FCP readable file.

owltv wrote:
We have one of the smaller handheld cameras that shoots directly to HDD.
Which camera?
owltv wrote:
If its not possible is there a program that will transform the Panasonic Codec into a FCP readable file.
Which codec?

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