This is not entirely true. I have Vegas Pro 8.0c, and I am able to bring in .MXF files that were shot on a Sony XDCAM. (Can't remember which model.)

As I recall, I had to use the XDCAM EX Clip Browser to convert the files. It's been a few years and I can't recall the exact process. But the .MXF files that are now on my PC will load just fine.

I found this on a Sony forum. I realize the OP isn't using FCP, but the same may apply to Vegas Pro 8:

Anycast Touch internal .mxf file must be exported to EXFAT external storage. Format external storage with your computer, Mac and Windows both support EXFAT. Anycast Touch formats external storage FAT32 only.

For Final Cut Pro X use PDZK-LT2 import plug-in, install v1.1 or v1.2 according to your computer system. Since FCP mandates .mxf files to be archive only with meta data, Sony Content Browser v2 import function is needed to create one for any orphan mxf file. Now FCP can import a new file re-wrapped as an .mov in your FCP project.

PDZK-LT2 import plug-in: http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/pdzk-lt2

Sony Content Browser v2: http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/contentbrowser

For other workflow questions please call 800-883-6817 M-F 8:30am-8:00pm eastern

Many Thanks
I will look up the upgrade...I know I was due to do that anyway.
Thanks
Jack

Hi
I see your note on the formatting for the drive. I have exported on a standard drive and can read the files fine with VLC media viewer. I will try a FAT formatted drive.
Thanks
Jack

I would think if VLC plays them fine, then it wouldn't be necessary to format the drive with EXFAT in order for Vegas to see them as well. It was just something I'd found on a Sony forum and wondered if it might help.

Also, it seems Vegas Pro 13 has a lot of its own issues. Version 8 seems very stable by comparison.

I've been using Vegas Movie Studio HD 11. It's fast, good results, and also handles the .MXF files. I'd consider trying that before upgrading to Pro 13. But that's just me. :-)

you could try dl'ing sony catalyst browse (it's free) and rewrapping them.

"I've been using Vegas Movie Studio HD 11. It's fast, good results, and also handles the .MXF files. "

Interesting, I have a copy of VMS 13 and it won't recognize XML files from a Canon XF100.

"Interesting, I have a copy of VMS 13 and it won't recognize XML files from a Canon XF100."

Are XML files actual videos? I thought files from the XF100 were MXF?

Here's a discussion about importing files from the XF100 that might be useful to you.

http://www.fcp.co/forum/4-final-cut-pro-x-fcpx/20330-import-xml-canon-xf100-to-fcpx

Here's some Q&A from the Amazon page for the XF100:


How can I use the videos (MXF) in Adobe Premiere CS6? It keeps giving me error message when I try to import.

Answer:
You have to use a video converter program......you can download for free, VLC....which will work. I use Wondershare Video Converter. Good luck.
By Michelle L. Heesacker on December 27, 2013

use an external software to convert the file to an acceptable format for Premier like mpeg2 or AVI u can use toast Titanium
By Marlon Jeffers on December 27, 2013

I haven't used Premiere in years, however (if it is the same as older versions) you'll need to convert MXF to AVI.
By Jeff Hill on December 27, 2013

You will need to buy a MXF video converter. The one that I use is PAVTUBE. Hope this helps and good luck! Chris
By Maryjo S. on December 28, 2013

import using the Canon XF utility that came with the camera. Import your mxf files into PP6 from there. Very easy. And supported natively so no time-consuming transcoding.
By Scott Hiddelston on January 4, 2014

I use CS6 a lot with my XF100 and MXF files. It supports them natively and there no need to buy another program just to convert them. Notwithstanding, Scott is correct, it is easier to use the Canon XF utility that came with the camera to create one MXF file of all the clips ("Export to MXF"). It's just easier to work one file than dozens of small clips. And it runs fast. 5 minutes to make one MXF file out of 90 minutes of video (~19 GB).
By D. Trayers on January 15, 2015

I've been using a XF100 with VP12/13 for 12 months now. VP handles the MXF files natively no problem. As has been stated you just need to export the MXF files to a folder without all of the metadata using the Canon utility "Export to MXF".

According to the Anycast manual it records the files as MPEG @ 35Mbps in an MXF wrapper the same as the XDCAM cameras. It'd certainly should work with Vegas 9 or later.

Bob.