just reviving this old thread as I have the same problem.
I have the latest macbook 10.6.4 and z5e camera and trying to capture hdv to fcp 6 .
it will capture downconvert to dv. but not hdv
imovie will capture in hdv and the computer recognises the camera. connected from firewire to 400 cable with an 800 adaptor.
and i have tried a variety of settings in fcp
any suggestions?
i am in uk / pal.
many thanks