Scotty

I have been considering buying the Panasonic HDC-TM700 camcorder.  It records 1080p/60p.  In reading about it, there are warnings that this cannot be handled by every computer.  What do you think?  Can the iMac handle it?  Specifically, can the iMovie that is part of iLife '11 handle it?

Any thoughts about this camera?  Know anybody who has one?

Thanks for any info.
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I don’t know who has one off hand. But here are some things I’ve found online to help your descision. Overall it doesn’t seem like anyone has reported sluggishness. It does however, look like you have to jump through hoops to convert the video to a usable format.

Panasonic HDC-TM700 Performance and Video Quality
Last paragraph questions iMovie’s ability to handle the specs.

Apple - Support - Discussions - Importing from a Panasonic HDC TM700 ...
contains automator script to help convert files. This thread is based on iMovie 09. Not 11.

panasonic hdc-tm700, imovie - Google Search
just some sample vid edited with iMovie.

Panasonic HDC-TM700 Camcorder Review - Flash Memory - CamcorderInfo.com
discouraging post from a year ago.

Panasonic TM700 Mac Compatibility with TM700 to iMovie,FCP,FCE
One of several video converters available for the Mac.

iMovie '09: Camcorder Support
It’s listed on Apple’s own supported cams page.

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