Sony HDV camera using DV SP footage into FCP 4.5????

[John Treffer]

First disconnect the camera and than enable HDV>DV conversion in the camera menu. (I don’t have the exact name, but it should be clear)

[Andrew]

Thanks for that.
What about HDV footage? Can only FCP 5 do it?
Cheers

[John Treffer]

Yes. Only FCP5 can do HDV.

There is an option though to capture DVCPRO HD via external hardware.