ok so since i am not goin through this whole thread im just goin to ask here.
i bought this camera last week
http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/prod3001.htm
i have a iMac which claims to work with everything.
the camera films in .mts files.
i cant watch the raw footage with vlc. media player but cant edit it.
i have final cut pro that i got off a torrent site, thinking that it would work with out needing a converter.
when i happy with using iMovie (much simpler).
and it still tells me i cant use this file.
i have tried to find a million converters. i can get trial ones that only convert small clips or leave a watermark.
they dont mention it but it lowers the quality of the vid alot as well.
now i have found one that is $50 but what guarantee is there that it wont lower the quality as the trial did.
the bottom line is:
i need a converter to use this type of file. and id rather find one on a torrent site...
this is making me epic rage as i dont think that i should have to pay more for a converter wen i buy a $800 camera. seems a bit backwards to me.