Some hardware not manufactured by Apple ("third-party" hardware) is compatible with Final Cut Pro 7. To make the job of choosing compatible third-party hardware simpler, Apple evaluates hundreds of equipment types and models for stability and accuracy. The Apple-qualified devices* listed here are those third-party products that meet Apple’s performance and reliability standards for professional use with Final Cut Pro 7.0.3. To find out what Apple hardware is compatible, see the Final Cut Pro 7 Technical Specifications page.
| File-Based Media Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Model | Note |
| Canon | HF10 A | For reliable performance, the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera should be used. Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. |
| Canon | HF10 E | For reliable performance, the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera should be used. Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. |
| Canon | HF11 A | For reliable performance, the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera should be used. Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. |
| Canon | HF11 E | For reliable performance, the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera should be used. Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. |
| Canon | HG10 A | Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. |
| Canon | HG10 E | Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. |
| Canon | HG20 A | For reliable performance, the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera should be used. Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. |
| Canon | XF300 A | Driver: XF10M Firmware: 1.0.0.1 Requires 90 MBPS CF Cards Tested with Driver XMF10 which comes with the camera. 50 MBPS 4:2:2 CBR 1280X720 30p, 25p, 24p are not supported natively in Final Cut Pro and may require rendering. |
| JVC | GY-HM100U | Transferring MP4 (XDCAM EX) files requires JVC Log and Transfer plug in version 1.0.3 available on JVC’s website. http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/software_dow.jsp?model_id=MDL101851&feature_id=17 |
| JVC | GY-HM700CHE | Driver: 1.0.3 Firmware: v0301 Camera firmware v0301 and Final Cut Pro Log and Transfer plug-in 1.0.3 available here: http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/software_dow.jsp?model_id=MDL101860&feature_id=17 |
| JVC | GY-HM700CHU | Driver: 1.0.3 Firmware: V0301 Camera firmware v0301 and Final Cut Pro Log and Transfer plug-in 1.0.3 available here: http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/software_dow.jsp?model_id=MDL101860&feature_id=17 |
| JVC | GZ-HD40AG | Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. SD Modes Not Supported |
| JVC | GZ-HD40U | Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. SD Modes Not Supported |
| Panasonic | AG-3DA1P | 3D functionality is not natively supported in Final Cut Pro 7. |
| Panasonic | AG-AF100P | Firmware: 1.11 |
| Panasonic | AG-HMC150P | Firmware: 1.20 Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. |
| Panasonic | AG-HMC151E | Firmware: 1.20 |
| Panasonic | AG-HMC70EN | |
| Panasonic | AG-HMC70P | |
| Panasonic | AG-HMC80P | Please refer to the Panasonic user manual for SD / SDHC card recommendations. |
| Panasonic | HDC-DX1E | The optical media used in Panasonic AVCHD camcorders must be finalized before it can be transferred. If attempting to mount an unfinalized disk, it will appear in the Finder as blank. Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. |
| Panasonic | HDC-DX1P | The optical media used in Panasonic AVCHD camcorders must be finalized before it can be transferred. If attempting to mount an unfinalized disk, it will appear in the Finder as blank. Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. |
| Panasonic | HDC-SD5 | Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. |
| Panasonic | HDC-SD5UP | Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. |
| Panasonic | HDC-SD9 | Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. |
| Panasonic | HDC-SD9P | Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. |
| Sony | HDR-CX12 | Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. SD Modes Not Supported. |
| Sony | HDR-CX12E | Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. SD Modes Not Supported. |
| Sony | HDR-CX7 | Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. SD Modes Not Supported. |
| Sony | HDR-CX7E | Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. SD Modes Not Supported. |
| Sony | HDR-HC9 | Easy Setups: DV-NTSC HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic Related Article: Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express: Tips for using devices that handle both HDV and DV |
| Sony | HDR-SR1 | Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. SD Modes Not Supported. |
| Sony | HDR-SR10 | Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. SD Modes Not Supported. |
| Sony | HDR-SR10E | Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. SD Modes Not Supported. |
| Sony | HDR-SR11 | Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. SD Modes Not Supported. |
| Sony | HDR-SR11E | Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. SD Modes Not Supported. |
| Sony | HDR-SR1E | Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. SD Modes Not Supported. |
| Sony | HDR-SR8E | Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. SD Modes Not Supported. |
| Sony | HDR-UX1 | Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. SD Modes Not Supported. |
| Sony | HDR-UX1E | Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. SD Modes Not Supported. |
| Sony | HDR-UX5 | Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. SD Modes Not Supported. |
| Sony | HDR-UX5E | Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. SD Modes Not Supported. |
| Sony | HDR-UX7 | Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. SD Modes Not Supported. |
| Sony | HDR-XR520 | Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. SD Modes Not Supported. |
| Sony | HDR-XR520E | Refer to Final Cut Pro 7 - Technical Specifications for AVCHD support requirements. SD Modes Not Supported. |
| Sony | HXC-MC50 | |
| Sony | HXR-MC2000 | |
| Sony | HXR-NX5U | |
| File-Based Media Recorder | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Model | Note |
| AJA | KiPro | Firmware: 1.1.0.28 Firmware - http://www.aja.com/en/products/ki-pro/#support |
| FireWire Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Model | Note |
| Canon | Elura 100 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic |
| Canon | Elura 60 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic |
| Canon | Elura 65 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic |
| Canon | Elura 70 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic |
| Canon | Elura 85 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic |
| Canon | Elura 90 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic |
| Canon | GL1 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic |
| Canon | GL2 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic |
| Canon | HV10 | Easy Setups: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic Related Article: Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express: Tips for using devices that handle both HDV and DV |
| Canon | HV20 | Easy Setups: HDV mode is supported in 1080i60 format only. |
| Canon | HV30 A | Easy Setups: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic |
| Canon | HV30 E | Easy Setups: DV-PAL FireWire Basic HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic HDV - 1080p25 FireWire Basic Related Article: Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express: Tips for using devices that handle both HDV and DV |
| Canon | MD140 | Easy Setups: DV-PAL FireWire Basic |
| Canon | MD160 | Easy Setups: DV-PAL FireWire Basic |
| Canon | MD245E | Easy Setups: DV-PAL FireWire Basic |
| Canon | MD255E | Easy Setups: DV-PAL FireWire Basic |
| Canon | MV450i | Easy Setups: DV-PAL FireWire Basic |
| Canon | MV4iMC | Easy Setups: DV-PAL FireWire Basic |
| Canon | MV500i | Easy Setups: DV-PAL FireWire Basic |
| Canon | MV630i | Easy Setups: DV-PAL FireWire Basic |
| Canon | MV650i | Easy Setups: DV-PAL FireWire Basic |
| Canon | MV920 | Easy Setups: DV-PAL FireWire Basic |
| Canon | MV940 | Easy Setups: DV-PAL FireWire Basic |
| Canon | MV960 | Easy Setups: DV-PAL FireWire Basic |
| Canon | MVX150i | Easy Setups: DV-PAL FireWire Basic |
| Canon | MVX1i | Easy Setups: DV-PAL FireWire Basic |
| Canon | MVX460 | Easy Setups: DV-PAL FireWire Basic |
| Canon | Optura 20 | Easy Setups: DV-PAL FireWire Basic |
| Canon | Optura 50 | Easy Setups: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic |
| Canon | Optura 500 | Easy Setups: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic |
| Canon | Optura Xi | Easy Setups: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic |
| Canon | XL H1 | Easy Setups: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic DV-PAL FireWire Basic HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic Related Articles: Final Cut Pro: Timecode Error when capturing from Canon XL H1 Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express: Tips for using devices that handle both HDV and DV |
| Canon | XL H1s | Easy Setups: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic DV-PAL FireWire Basic HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic Related Articles: Final Cut Pro: Timecode Error when capturing from Canon XL H1 Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express: Tips for using devices that handle both HDV and DV |
| Canon | XL1 PAL | Easy Setup: DV-PAL FireWire Basic |
| Canon | XL1S NTSC | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic |
| Canon | XL1S PAL | Easy Setup: DV-PAL FireWire Basic |
| Canon | XL2 NTSC | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic |
| Canon | XL2 PAL | Easy Setup: DV-PAL FireWire Basic |
| Canon | XM1 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic |
| Canon | XM2 | Easy Setup: DV-PAL FireWire Basic |
| Canon | ZR100 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic |
| Canon | ZR200 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic |
| Canon | ZR300 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic |
| Canon | ZR30MC | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic |
| Canon | ZR400 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic |
| Canon | ZR500 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic |
| Canon | ZR600 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic |
| Canon | ZR700 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic |
| Canon | ZR80 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic |
| Canon | ZR85 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic |
| Canon | ZR90 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic |
| Canon | ZR930 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic |
| Canon | ZR950 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC FireWire Basic |
| JVC | GR-D270U | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC |
| JVC | GR-DF450U | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC |
| JVC | GY-DV5000U | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC |
| Panasonic | AG-DVC30E | Easy Setup: DV-PAL For more information on specific device settings from Panasonic, refer to: https://eww.pass.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/desk/e/index.htm |
| Panasonic | AG-DVC30P | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC For more information on specific device settings from Panasonic, refer to: https://eww.pass.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/desk/e/index.htm |
| Panasonic | AG-DVC7P | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC For more information on specific device settings from Panasonic, refer to: https://eww.pass.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/desk/e/index.htm |
| Panasonic | AG-DVX100AP | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC For more information on specific device settings from Panasonic, refer to: https://eww.pass.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/desk/e/index.htm |
| Panasonic | AG-DVX100BE | Easy Setup: DV-PAL |
| Panasonic | AG-DVX100BP | Easy Setup: |
| Panasonic | AG-DVX100E | Easy Setup: DV-PAL |
| Panasonic | PV-DV851D | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC |
| Sony | DCR-HC20 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC |
| Sony | DCR-HC26E | Easy Setup: DV-PAL |
| Sony | DCR-HC32E | Easy Setup: DV-PAL |
| Sony | DCR-HC46E | Easy Setup: DV-PAL |
| Sony | DCR-HC52 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC |
| Sony | DCR-HC52E | Easy Setup: DV-PAL |
| Sony | DCR-HC62 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC |
| Sony | DCR-HC62E | Easy Setup: DV-PAL |
| Sony | DCR-HC85 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC |
| Sony | DCR-PC1 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC |
| Sony | DCR-PC109 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC |
| Sony | DCR-PC109E | Easy Setup: DV-PAL |
| Sony | DCR-TRV10 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC |
| Sony | DCR-TRV11 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC |
| Sony | DCR-TRV7 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC |
| Sony | DCR-TRV8E | Easy Setup: DV-PAL FireWire Basic |
| Sony | DCR-TRV9E | Easy Setup: DV-PAL |
| Sony | DCR-VX2100 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC |
| Sony | DCR-VX2100E | Easy Setup: DV-PAL |
| Sony | DSR-200 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC |
| Sony | DSR-250P | Easy Setup: DV-PAL |
| Sony | DSR-PD100A | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC |
| Sony | DSR-PD150 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC |
| Sony | DSR-PD170 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC |
| Sony | DSR-PD170P | Easy Setup: DV-PAL |
| Sony | HDR-FX1 | Easy Setups: Some HDV formats require Final Cut Studio 5.1.2 or greater. Related Article: |
| Sony | HDR-FX1000 | Easy Setups: Some HDV formats require Final Cut Studio 5.1.2 or greater. Related Article: |
| Sony | HDR-FX1000E | Easy Setups: Some HDV formats require Final Cut Studio 5.1.2 or greater. Related Article: |
| Sony | HDR-FX1E | Easy Setups: DV-PAL HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic Some HDV formats require Final Cut Studio 5.1.2 or greater. Related Article: |
| Sony | HDR-FX7 | Easy Setups: DV-NTSC HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic Some HDV formats require Final Cut Studio 5.1.2 or greater. Related Article: |
| Sony | HDR-FX7E | Easy Setups: DV-PAL HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic Some HDV formats require Final Cut Studio 5.1.2 or greater. Related Article: |
| Sony | HDR-HC1 | Easy Setups: DV-NTSC HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic Some HDV formats require Final Cut Studio 5.1.2 or greater. Related Article: |
| Sony | HDR-HC1E | Easy Setups: DV-PAL HDV - 1080i50 Some HDV formats require Final Cut Studio 5.1.2 or greater. Related Article: |
| Sony | HDR-HC3 | Easy Setups: DV-NTSC HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic Related Article: Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express: Tips for using devices that handle both HDV and DV |
| Sony | HDR-HC3E | Easy Setups: DV-PAL HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic Related Article: Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express: Tips for using devices that handle both HDV and DV |
| Sony | HDR-HC5 | Easy Setups: DV-NTSC HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic Related Article: Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express: Tips for using devices that handle both HDV and DV |
| Sony | HDR-HC5E | Easy Setups: DV-PAL HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic Related Article: Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express: Tips for using devices that handle both HDV and DV |
| Sony | HDR-HC7 | Easy Setups: DV-NTSC HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic Related Article: Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express: Tips for using devices that handle both HDV and DV |
| Sony | HDR-HC7E | Easy Setups: DV-PAL HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic Related Article: Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express: Tips for using devices that handle both HDV and DV |
| Sony | HDR-HC9E | Easy Setups: HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic Related Article: Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express: Tips for using devices that handle both HDV and DV |
| Sony | HVR-A1U | Easy Setups: DV-NTSC HDV - 1080i60 Related Article: Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express: Tips for using devices that handle both HDV and DV Notes: Some HDV formats require Final Cut Studio 5.1.2 or greater. |
| Sony | HVR-HD1000P | Easy Setups: DV-PAL HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic Related Article: Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express: Tips for using devices that handle both HDV and DV |
| Sony | HVR-HD1000U | Easy Setups: DV-NTSC HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic Related Article: Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express: Tips for using devices that handle both HDV and DV |
| Sony | HVR-V1P | Easy Setups: |
| Sony | HVR-V1U | Easy Setups: DV-NTSC HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic Related Article: Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express: Tips for using devices that handle both HDV and DV |
| Sony | HVR-Z1U | Easy Setups: Some HDV formats require Final Cut Studio 5.1.2 or greater. Related Article: |
| FireWire Recorder | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Model | Note |
| Panasonic | AJ-D250 | Easy Setup: DVCPRO - PAL For more information on specific device settings from Panasonic, refer to: https://eww.pass.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/desk/e/index.htm |
| Panasonic | AJ-D250E | Easy Setup: DVCPRO - PAL For more information on specific device settings from Panasonic, refer to: https://eww.pass.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/desk/e/index.html |
| Panasonic | AJ-SD255E | Easy Setup: DVCPRO - PAL For more information on specific device settings from Panasonic, refer to: https://eww.pass.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/desk/e/index.htm |
| Panasonic | AJ-SD755E | Easy Setup: DVCPRO - PAL |
| Panasonic | AJ-SD755P | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC For more information on specific device settings from Panasonic, refer to: https://eww.pass.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/desk/e/index.htm |
| Panasonic | AJ-SD93 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC For more information on specific device settings from Panasonic, refer to: https://eww.pass.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/desk/e/index.htm |
| Panasonic | AJ-SD93E | Easy Setups: DV50 - PAL For more information on specific device settings from Panasonic, refer to: https://eww.pass.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/desk/e/index.htm |
| Panasonic | AJ-SD955AP | Easy Setups: DV-NTSC DV50 - NTSC DVCPRO - PAL For more information on specific device settings from Panasonic, refer to: https://eww.pass.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/desk/e/index.htm |
| Sony | DSR-1500A | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC |
| Sony | DSR-1500AP | Easy Setup: DV-PAL |
| Sony | DSR-1800A | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC |
| Sony | DSR-1800P | Easy Setup: DV-PAL |
| Sony | DSR-2000 | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC |
| Sony | DSR-2000P | Easy Setup: DV-PAL |
| Sony | DSR-25 | Easy Setups: DV-NTSC DV-PAL |
| Sony | DSR-45A | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC |
| Sony | DSR-45AP | Easy Setup: DV-PAL |
| Sony | DSR-DR1000A | Easy Setup: DV-NTSC Notes: Assemble Edit to Tape is not supported by this device. |
| Sony | DSR-DR1000AP | Easy Setup: DV-PAL Assemble Edit to Tape is not supported by this device. |
| Sony | GV-HD700 | Easy Setups: DV-NTSC HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic |
| Sony | GV-HD700E | Easy Setups: DV-PAL HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic |
| Sony | HVR-1500A | Easy Setups: The HDV-1500A will not record an HDV signal over firewire. Related Article: |
| Sony | HVR-M10U | Easy Setups: DV-NTSC DV-PAL HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic Related Article: Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express: Tips for using devices that handle both HDV and DV |
| Sony | HVR-M15AU | Easy Setups: DV-NTSC DV-PAL HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic Related Article: Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express: Tips for using devices that handle both HDV and DV |
| Sony | HVR-M15U | Easy Setups: DV-NTSC DV-PAL HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic Related Article: Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express: Tips for using devices that handle both HDV and DV |
| Sony | HVR-M25AU | Easy Setups: DV-NTSC DV-PAL HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic Related Article: Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express: Tips for using devices that handle both HDV and DV |
| Sony | HVR-M25U | Easy Setups: DV-NTSC DV-PAL HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic |
| Sony | HVR-M35U | Easy Setups: DV-NTSC DV-PAL HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic |
*Including associated drivers and firmware versions in applicable cases