Video Format - .M2TS File

I have a Hitachi Blu-ray HD Video Camera (model: DZ-BD7HA released October 2007), and I need to know if the files produced by this camera are compatible with Premiere Pro. I have the Trial Version on my computer, and I'm uable to Import the footage. The format is .M2TS If I purchase Premiere Pro, will I need a conversion engine for my camera?
Eddie

It depends on what you plan to do with your camera. However, the Canon XH A1 is an excellent prosumer HDV machine in the $3500 range. If you can live with a bit less control, the Canon HV30 is an HDV consumer camcorder with extraordinarily high-quality high-def video -- I've heard of pros using these for B-roll. Premiere Pro CS3 can handle HDV without conversion. <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected].. > Steven, thanks again for the help. By the way, if I decide to replace my > Hitachi (which cost about $1,400), what would you recommend? I've been in > the Graphic Arts field for nearly 20 years, and my design and photography > skills are very good. I'm new to Video, though, and I want to start out on > the right foot with Hardware and Software. > > Thanks for any input you can give... > > Eddie

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There is a favorite old film of mine I wanted to 'fix' by adding the original soundtrack (the remix is horrible) plus the original ending (removed for all Western versions).
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