[Johnny Amiri]

Hey Everyone!

To completely sidestep the thumbnail issue or any incompatibilities in the Sony Clip Browser, I always use Final Cut Pro’s Log and Transfer utility, and I can CONFIRM THAT USING THE FOLLOWING STEPS, IT WILL WORK IN SNOW LEOPARD WITH SXS CARDS!

This applies to anyone using Snow Leopard to capture from Sony SxS cards through the express card slot on their MacBook Pro.

Here’s how I did it:

Uninstall any previous drivers you have on your Mac for Sony XDCAM.
Download and install these drivers from Sony’s site: https://www.sonybiz.net/biz/view/ShowContent.action?product=PMW-EX1&site=biz_en_EU&category=XDCAMCamcorders&contentId=1193315621889&sectiontype=Product&preserveContext=true

Restart your computer and reset PRAM (hold Command, Option, P, R as machine is booting) to ensure driver installation succeeds (this is just a precaution).

Then download and install this: https://support.sonybiz.net/software/detail.aspx?id=BPE-SS-03AD&model=PMW-EX1

This install does not require a restart. Once complete, insert your SxS card and BLAM! NO KERNAL PANIC.

Launch FCP and choose File–Log and Transfer and VOILA! ALL GOOD!

I’ve included a video showing the workflow of importing the clips once the drivers have been installed that you can watch here: https://gallery.me.com/amirij/100120

If anyone has any questions, reply to this post.

[Johnny Amiri]

Hey Everyone! I have a SOLUTION!

I have experienced equal frustration after upgrading to Snow Leopard. After days of research and testing, I’ve finally found not a workaround, but a SOLUTION. This applies to anyone using Snow Leopard to capture from Sony SxS cards through the express card slot on their MacBook Pro.

Here’s how I did it:

Uninstall any previous drivers you have on your Mac for Sony XDCAM.
Download and install these drivers from Sony’s site: https://www.sonybiz.net/biz/view/ShowContent.action?product=PMW-EX1&site=biz_en_EU&category=XDCAMCamcorders&contentId=1193315621889&sectiontype=Product&preserveContext=true

Restart your computer and reset PRAM (hold Command, Option, P, R as machine is booting) to ensure driver installation succeeds (this is just a precaution).

Then download and install this: https://support.sonybiz.net/software/detail.aspx?id=BPE-SS-03AD&model=PMW-EX1

This install does not require a restart. Once complete, insert your SxS card and BLAM! NO KERNAL PANIC.

Launch FCP and choose File–Log and Transfer and VOILA! ALL GOOD!

I’ve included a video showing the workflow of importing the clips once the drivers have been installed that you can watch here: https://gallery.me.com/amirij/100120

If anyone has any questions, reply to this post.