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Sony HDR-CX7


Official Site
Sony

iMovie '08 Support
This camera is not yet officially supported by iMovie '08, but it appears to work without issues. (Note: Like with all AVCHD cameras, an Intel Mac is required.)

Video Format
AVCHD

Storage Media
This camera uses Media Stick PRO Duo cards.

Known Issues

  • One user is very pleased with this camera in iMovie '08.
  • One user experienced crashing and distorted thumbnails until disabling third-party Quicktime plugins, like Perian.
Know anything else about this camera? Have any questions? Please share in the comments below.


Official Site
Sanyo

iMovie '08 Support
This camera is officially supported by iMovie '08.

Video Format
MPEG 4

Storage Media
This camera uses SDHC cards.

Known Issues

Know anything else about this camera? Have any questions? Please share in the comments below.


Official Site
Panasonic
iMovie '08 Support
This camera is officially supported by iMovie '08.

Video Format
AVCHD

Storage Media
This camera uses SDHC cards.

Known Issues

  • Some users report issues with sound balance on imported video.
  • Can cause crashing when importing with Perian (a quicktime plugin) installed.
Know anything else about this camera? Have any questions? Please share in the comments below.

This post is going to be built over time, but here is where you can find out about how well a particular camera works with iMovie '08. Don't see a camera here? Email me or comment with your questions or experience about a camera so I can add it.

AVCHD Cameras:
HDV Cameras:
  • More coming
Mini DV Cameras:
  • All Mini DV cameras that work in previous iMovie versions should work in iMovie '08.
DVD Cameras
  • More coming
Still Cameras with video:
  • It appears that video from still cameras will work as long as they play in Quicktime. You can find these videos in the iPhoto section of the iMovie Event Browser.
Other Cameras:
You can find Apple's official information on supported cameras here: