Apple Macintosh support for MicroMV camcorders
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We, the undersigned, request that Sony either (A) release software for the Apple Macintosh computer supporting their MicroMV line of digital camcorders, or, (B) publicly release specifications for communicating over the iLink interface with these camcorders so that the independent support for these camcorders may be developed.
Many people have purchased these camcorders with the expectation of using them on the Macintosh with products such as iMovie and Final Cut Pro. Sonys marketing for the MicroMV line of camcorders clearly states that these camcorders are compatible with the Macintosh platform. Unfortunately, this marketing is misleading because only the low-resolution memory-stick based MPEG1 videos and snapshots may be downloaded to the Macintosh. The primary function of these camcorders, namely capturing high resolution MicroMV (MPEG2) video, are not available to Macintosh owners.
It is worth mentioning that support for these camcorders on the Windows platform in the Movie Shaker application exists through QuickTime plugins. QuickTime is the Apple Macintosh format for digital video. Given that the original support in Movie Shaker for MicroMV was provided by integrating with Apple Macintosh technology, it is likely to be as simple as recompiling these QuickTime plugins on a Macintosh to bring support to the Apple Macintosh platform.
As a last word, we would like to stress that the Apple Macintosh is the premier platform for digital media and the lack of support for this platform by Sony is perhaps the primary reason that these camcorders have encountered commercial problems in the marketplace. Correcting this problem may result in significant increases in market interest for MicroMV camcorders.
Many people have purchased these camcorders with the expectation of using them on the Macintosh with products such as iMovie and Final Cut Pro. Sonys marketing for the MicroMV line of camcorders clearly states that these camcorders are compatible with the Macintosh platform. Unfortunately, this marketing is misleading because only the low-resolution memory-stick based MPEG1 videos and snapshots may be downloaded to the Macintosh. The primary function of these camcorders, namely capturing high resolution MicroMV (MPEG2) video, are not available to Macintosh owners.
It is worth mentioning that support for these camcorders on the Windows platform in the Movie Shaker application exists through QuickTime plugins. QuickTime is the Apple Macintosh format for digital video. Given that the original support in Movie Shaker for MicroMV was provided by integrating with Apple Macintosh technology, it is likely to be as simple as recompiling these QuickTime plugins on a Macintosh to bring support to the Apple Macintosh platform.
As a last word, we would like to stress that the Apple Macintosh is the premier platform for digital media and the lack of support for this platform by Sony is perhaps the primary reason that these camcorders have encountered commercial problems in the marketplace. Correcting this problem may result in significant increases in market interest for MicroMV camcorders.
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Loga M
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Being left with no support is completely unprofessional especially after investing around 3500 SGD on this camcorder.
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David Jm
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I have been very disappointed with the difficulty this format has with any computers. I have been a loyal Sony user and will no longer be. Next video/digital camera will be anything but sony
5 January 2016
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Joe C
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I won't even consider buying a MicroMV camera, UNLESS it is FULLY supported on the Mac. I love MiniDisc, and have been using them since '97 - BUT, since Sony doesn't support Mac with their NetMD software/features, I almost never use my MD anymore, and wil
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Daniel G
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I spent $3k one year ago on MicroMV technology, which has been effectively useless because of the lack of support for Apple computers. I created this petition out of frustration. Sony products are spectacular, but your market (in this case) are Apple user
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Jeff M
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If you are going to build a great camera - make sure the consumer can use the tapes to edit on all platforms.
6 December 2015
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Vicente G
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I bought an IP55 to edit videos on my PowerBook with Final Cut Pro. Now I'm stuck with a useless $1400 camcorder.
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