Final Cut Pro 2.0.2: Sony Digital Camera Compatibility

This document provides a compatibility chart of Sony consumer and professional digital cameras with Final Cut Pro 2.0.2.

For additional assistance with Sony digital cameras, see the Sony web site.

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Important: No further compatibility testing with video cameras and Final Cut Pro 2.0.2 is planned. If your camera is not listed here, check the Final Cut Pro 3.0 compatibility document (see Related Documents for link).

Note: Sony uses the term iLink to describe FireWire (IEEE-1394).

Sony Qualified DV Camcorders and VTRs
NTSC
Model Device
Protocol
Description and Notes
DCR-PC1 FireWire  
DCR-PC5 FireWire When editing to tape: On Mac OS X the sequence comes in on time. On Mac OS 9.2.2 the sequence comes in up to 2 frames late.
DCR-PC10 FireWire  
DCR-PC100 FireWire  
DCR-TRV7 FireWire When batch capturing clips widely separated by timecode, you may receive an incorrect error message stating that Final Cut Pro was "...unable to find timecode..." Individually capture clips separated by 3 minutes or more when using this camera.
DCR-TRV8 FireWire  
DCR-TRV10 FireWire  
DCR-TRV11 FireWire  
DCR-TRV17 FireWire  
DCR-TRV20 FireWire  
DCR-TRV120 FireWire When editing to tape: On Mac OS X the sequence comes in up to 2 frames early and duplicates the first frame for up to 3 frames. On OS 9.2.2 the sequence comes in up to 10 frames early and starts the sequence 3 frames late.
DCR-TRV230 FireWire When editing to tape on Mac OS X: The sequence comes in 3 frames late.
DCR-TRV310 FireWire  
DCR-TRV320 FireWire  
DCR-TRV530 FireWire  
DCR-TRV7000 FireWire  
DCR-TRV720 FireWire  
DCR-TRV730 FireWire  
DCR-TRV900 FireWire When editing to tape: The sequence can come in up to 2 frames late on both Mac OS X and OS 9.2.2
DHR-1000v FireWire When editing to tape: On Mac OS X the sequence comes in up to 2 frames late. On Mac OS 9.2.2 the sequence comes in up to 2 frames late.
DCR-VX2000 FireWire When editing to tape: On Mac OS X the sequence comes in up to 2 frames late.
DSR-11 FireWire If the deck is switched from NTSC to PAL (or vice versa), you must restart the computer to reset the FireWire bus for the signal change to be recognized.
DSR-20 FireWire When editing to tape: On Mac OS X the sequence comes in on time and duplicates the first frame for up to 2 frames. On Mac OS 9.2.2 the sequence comes in on time and duplicates the first frame for up to 2 frames.
DSR-30 FireWire When editing to tape, the sequence can come in up to 2 frames late on both Mac OS X and OS 9.2.2
DSR-40 FireWire All Edit to Tape functions must be used with Apple FireWire device control protocol. When using Black and Code, the deck will cue to PAUSE mode. You must hit stop manually on the deck to start Black and Code. Black and Code will start automatically.

When editing to tape: On Mac OS X the sequence comes in on time and can duplicate the first frame up to 2 frames. On Mac OS 9.2.2 the sequence comes in on time and can duplicate the first frame up to 2 frames.

DSR-1500 FireWire  
DSR-1500a FireWire  
DSR-PD100A FireWire  
DSR-PD150 FireWire Firewire On Mac OS 9.2.2 the sequence comes in up to 1 frame late.
DSR PD 1500AP FireWire With repeatedly opening the Log & Capture Window or Edit to Tape window, the FireWire connection can be lost. Turning the device off and then on again will fix the problem.
DSR-1600 FireWire  
DSR-1800 FireWire  
DSR-200 FireWire  
DVMC-DA2 (DV-Analog Box) FireWire If your device is only equipped with the LANC device control connection, LANC will not transmit timecode to Final Cut Pro. However, you may use the media converter functions to convert video for transmit over FireWire. Device control will be available when using LANC however, timecode will be omitted preventing usage of such functions as, Batch Capture, and Capture Clip. These functions require a timecode reference to operate.
DVMC-MS1 FireWire  
GV-D300 FireWire When editing to tape: On Mac OS X the sequence comes in up to 2 frames late with the sequence being up to 1 frame late.

 

Sony Qualified DV Camcorders and VTRs
PAL
Model Device
Protocol
Description and Notes
DSR-11 FireWire  
DSR PD 150 FireWire On Mac OS 9.2.2 the sequence can duplicate the first frame for up to 6 frames.
DSR-2000 FireWire  
DCR-PC2E FireWire This camera needs the DV Tuner 1 and CMP Override Scripts to optimize device control over FireWire with Final Cut Pro 2. These are included with Final Cut Pro 2 installer and updater CDs. Once installed, locate the folder on the CD called "Extras" and you will find "DV Tuner 1" and "CMP Override". Drag these two files into the Final Cut Pro Plugins folder before launching Final Cut Pro. These Scripts should NOT be installed when using other DV devices, unless specified.

No Media-In by design

DCR-TRV5E FireWire  
DCR-TRV8E FireWire  
DCR-TRV9E FireWire  
DCR-TRV900E FireWire  

 

 

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75342 Final Cut Pro 3.0: Sony Digital Camera Compatibility

Published Date: Feb 20, 2012