Video Camera Compatibility?

How can I find out if a Video camera is compatible w/ my computer? I figure it has to have an output cable of some king, (I see most use firewire).
How can I know if I will be able to capture video from a specific video camera?

> How can I know if I will be able to capture video from a specific video camera?
Compatible Video Cameras:
http://www.apple.com/macosx/upgrade/camcorders.html
Compatible Digital Cameras:
http://www.apple.com/macosx/upgrade/cameras.html
Firewire or USB 2.0 will be fine, look for 'Mac/OSX/Univeral Binary' if the bundle has software included.

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