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Final Cut Pro 7.0.3: Supported cameras

Learn about cameras supported by Final Cut Pro 7.0.3.

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: 1.0.3Firmware: v0301Camera 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: 1.0.3Firmware: V0301Camera 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: 1.20Refer 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

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

Canon

HV20

Easy Setups:

DV-NTSC FireWire Basic

HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic

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

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 BasicHDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic

HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic

Canon

XL H1s

Easy Setups:

DV-NTSC FireWire Basic

DV-PAL FireWire BasicHDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic

HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic

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: DV-NTSC

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:

DV-NTSC

HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic

Some HDV formats require Final Cut Studio 5.1.2 or greater.

Sony

HDR-FX1000

Easy Setups:

DV-NTSC

HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic

HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic

Some HDV formats require Final Cut Studio 5.1.2 or greater.

Sony

HDR-FX1000E

Easy Setups:

DV-PAL

HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic

HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic

Some HDV formats require Final Cut Studio 5.1.2 or greater.

Sony

HDR-FX1E

Easy Setups:

DV-PAL

HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic

Sony

HDR-FX7

Easy Setups:

DV-NTSC

HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic

Sony

HDR-FX7E

Easy Setups:

DV-PAL

HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic

Sony

HDR-HC1

Easy Setups:

DV-NTSC

HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic

Sony

HDR-HC1E

Easy Setups:

DV-PAL

HDV - 1080i50

Sony

HDR-HC3

Easy Setups:

DV-NTSC

HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic

Sony

HDR-HC3E

Easy Setups:

DV-PAL

HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic

Sony

HDR-HC5

Easy Setups:

DV-NTSC

HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic

Sony

HDR-HC5E

Easy Setups:

DV-PAL

HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic

Sony

HDR-HC7

Easy Setups:

DV-NTSC

HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic

Sony

HDR-HC7E

Easy Setups:

DV-PAL

HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic

Sony

HDR-HC9E

Easy Setups: HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic

Sony

HVR-A1U

Easy Setups:

DV-NTSC

HDV - 1080i60

Sony

HVR-HD1000P

Easy Setups: DV-PALHDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic

Sony

HVR-HD1000U

Easy Setups:

DV-NTSC

HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic

Sony

HVR-V1P

Easy Setups:

DV-PAL

HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic

HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic

Sony

HVR-V1U

Easy Setups: DV-NTSC

HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic

HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic

Sony

HVR-Z1U

Easy Setups:

DV-NTSC

DV-PAL

HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic

HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic

Some HDV formats require Final Cut Studio 5.1.2 or greater.

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

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:

DV-NTSC

DV-PAL

HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic

HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic

The HDV-1500A will not record an HDV signal over firewire.

Sony

HVR-M10U

Easy Setups:

DV-NTSC

DV-PAL

HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic

HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic

Sony

HVR-M15AU

Easy Setups:

DV-NTSC

DV-PAL

HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic

HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic

Sony

HVR-M15U

Easy Setups: DV-NTSC

DV-PAL

HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic

HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic

Sony

HVR-M25AU

Easy Setups: DV-NTSC

DV-PAL

HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic

HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic

Sony

HVR-M25U

Easy Setups:

DV-NTSC

DV-PAL

HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic

HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic

Sony

HVR-M35U

Easy Setups:

DV-NTSCDV-PAL

HDV - 1080i50 FireWire Basic

HDV - 1080i60 FireWire Basic

* Including associated drivers and firmware versions in applicable cases.

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