Will FCE HD allow camera control of Sony HC-7?

I own a Sony HC-7 and am unable to edit with camera control using FCE HD 3.0. I have no problem whatsoever with iMovie HD where camera control works fine.
I think it's horrible that ver 3 does not allow it with such a main stream brand as Sony, even if it is a relativly newer model.
I will gladly upgrade to 3.5 if it will support camera control. Does anyone know if 3.5 will support camera control with a Sony HC-7?
Thank you for your replies.
Jeff
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There are only two choices for HD, one ending in 50, and one ending and 60. I am currently using the one ending in 60, but I have tried both.
I have also gone through the Apple store, and it was determined that the only way to capture video from the Sony HC-7 is to capture it manually without without the use of camera control in the software.
The camera works fine with camera control in iMovie HD, but will not work in the Final Cut Express HD product which I had to purchase! I think that's horrible!
Whose fault is this, Apples or Sony's? You can not talk to anyone at Apple about it for free, and of course, Sony tells you to call Apple about it. You know, the usual passing the buck.
Thank you for your reply,
Jeffrey Castaldo

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