Final Cut Pro: Panasonic Digital Camera Compatibility

This document provides a compatibility chart of Panasonic consumer and professional digital cameras with Final Cut Pro 4.

This is document does not contain a full list of qualified devices, only additional information on certain models. A complete list of qualified devices for the current version of Final Cut Pro can be found at the Apple web site (http://www.apple.com/finalcutpro/qualification.html). For a complete list for Final Cut Pro 3 see document 93261 "Final Cut Pro 3: Camera Compatibility Information."

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


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Panasonic Qualified DV Camcorders and VTRs
NTSC
Model Device
Protocol
Description and Notes
AG-DV2000 FireWire  
AG-DVX100 FireWire This camera needs the DVX-100 Audio Sync Tool to ensure audio/video sync during capture. The script is included on the Final Cut Pro installer and updater DVDs. Once installed, locate the folder on the DVD called "Extras" and you will find "DVX-100 Audio Sync Tool". Drag the file into the Final Cut Pro Plugins folder before launching Final Cut Pro. This script should not be installed when using other DV devices, unless specified.
AJ-D250 FireWire Basic The AJ-D250 requires a software upgrade to support the optional FireWire (IEEE 1394) interface. All VTRs shipped after September 2000 include this software upgrade. If you have an older deck, Panasonic will update the software for a flat fee of $150 at an authorized service center. Please contact Panasonic for additional details.

The AJ-D250 will not accept DV video unless the sequence's audio is set to 48 kHz.

PV-DV100 FireWire Basic This camera needs the DV Tuner 1 and CMP Override Scripts to optimize device control over FireWire with Final Cut Pro. These are included with Final Cut Pro 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.

When editing to tape: The sequence comes in on time with the sequence starting 22 frames late. Needs CMP Overide and Tuner 1.

PV-DV200 FireWire Basic This camera needs the DV Tuner 1 and CMP Override Scripts to optimize device control over FireWire with Final Cut Pro. These are included with Final Cut Pro 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.
PV-DV400 FireWire Basic This camera needs the DV Tuner 1 and CMP Override Scripts to optimize device control over FireWire with Final Cut Pro. These are included with Final Cut Pro 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.

When editing to tape: The sequence comes in on time with the sequence starting 22 frames late.

PV-DV600 FireWire Basic This camera needs the DV Tuner 1 and CMP Override Scripts to optimize device control over FireWire with Final Cut Pro. These are included with Final Cut Pro 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.
PV-DV800 FireWire Basic This camera needs the DV Tuner 1 and CMP Override Scripts to optimize device control over FireWire with Final Cut Pro. These are included with Final Cut Pro 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.

When editing to tape: The sequence comes in on time with the sequence starting 22 frames late.

 

Published Date: Feb 20, 2012