I was just reading through your post. Some good info there. Im just about to purchase the Sony HXR-NX70 and wondered if it imports directly into imovie or do I have to use conversion software before I can edit it. I dont want to use FCE or any other software to edit, just imovie but Im not sure if I can import the media that the NX70 produces straight into imovie. Any help would be greatly appreciated.