I wonder how long it will take this forum's Sony conspiracy theorists to make something of this?

There's no 7.0e, it's a figment of your imagination. In fact, some people in black suits with black gloves and black glasses will be there shortly to give you the "correct information" in 7.0e.

:)

Dunno why you can't find it. I've had it downloaded, installed, and running sweet since last June.

Hmmm, they didn't specify May 1st of which year.

Good point. They even did not specify the exact time.
:)

Even in good old Europe, we got another 5 hours to go until midnight!

Hmmm, they didn't specify May 1st of which year.

That excuse has been used by software developers before. :)

As I see it, there are 2 possibilities:

1) Fire up under the conspiration theories - or

2) Read Sticky nr. 1 in this forum...

Probably possibility nr. 1 is the most entertaining :-)

AVCHD with Sony cameras? What, no Pany support? Weird.

Hmm! Well, with that impressive list of changes, even if there is no Panny support, I expect that this is the last update before 8.0 is released.

Therefore, since everyone KNOWS that 8.0 is already underway and the design is set in stone, I hereby officially open the begging, whining, and hinting for version 9.0.

My first request, a really nice titler.
My second request, a really nice, built-in noise reduction system that is better than the old noise reduction 2.
My third request, an auto-white balance corrector.
My next request (can't count that high), a blue Mercedes (might as well as for something I might actually GET).

Hmm, wonder if I can afford the insurance on the Mercedes. Better ask for that, too.

Don't both the Pany and Sony cameras use the same AVCHD? I thought this is why they developed it together.
Does anybody know why you wouldn't be able to edit Pany's files in Vegas 7e?

Panasonic AVCHD is different to Sony AVCHD in some points.

Marco

astute point, Guy. sounds about right.

ken

I would venture that Panasonic hasn't provided a camera/footage, and that we'll at some time, see the Panasonic version of AVCHD in Vegas.
That said, has anyone TRIED AVCHD from the Panny cams? I don't have one to test, and not about to buy one. I would not be surprised however, if Vegas properly manages the content.

Yes, Spot, I've tested it. Error. Won't work. Even if the file extension is changed to .mpg from .m2ts. I find this pretty hard to swallow.

"I smell a gamesmanship rat."

Ladies and Gentlemen, the conspiracy theorists have entered the building! It didn't take long...

if it's anything like other codecs, it could well be the licenses weren't permitted.
I'm surprised that a reseller would jump to the answer of "something stinks in Madison" when I can go so far as to say that this simply isn't so.
There is no conspiracy at play here.
If nothing else, it's likely that the boys in Madison didn't go buy a camera, and Panasonic hasn't offered one.
if someone wants to send me some footage from one of the Panny cams, I'll work with it. No way I'm buying one based on what I've seen come out of them in webstreams, but that could also be poor encoding. At least the HVX can be rented. I don't think folks will rent an AVCHD camcorder from us.

At least Sony offers us a way to edit their footage and at several price points.

Did they ever leave?
If I was a R60 user I'd be in more of a huff over 24p from the V1U than worrying about anything AVCHD.
Bob.

If you want to play with raw AVCHD from a Panasonic cam, go here http://media.pana3ccduser.com/media/HDC-SD1/. The files dated 29-April-2007 are the best to use.

By the way, I have no idea why you would call me a reseller since I have no commercial interests whatsoever. Unlike you.

Has anybody tried the AVCHD edit for Sony cams yet? I've got a buddy on another board asking if it will import the 5.1 surround from the sony AVCHD's and NOT down mix it to strereo.

I'm surprised that a reseller would jump to the answer of "something stinks in Madison" when I can go so far as to say that this simply isn't so.

Spot, you must not spend much time over at thepana3ccduser forum. Otherwise you wouldn't characterize him so. Guy is much like you with regard to providing support to Panasonic videocam owners.

I'm sure you meant no ill will, just trying to set the record straight.

btw, it's good to see you here, Guy.

"I've got a buddy on another board asking if it will import the 5.1 surround from the sony AVCHD's and NOT down mix it to strereo."

From the Vegas v7.0e help file:

"You can edit files recorded with Sony AVCHD camcorders just like any other supported media type on the timeline.

5.1-channel audio will be downmixed to stereo when importing into a stereo project. When importing into a 5.1 surround project, audio will be added to separate tracks for the center, front, rear, and LFE channels."

my mistake, Guy, I thought you were a reseller for Panasonic product, based on the http://www.pana3ccduser.com/ website that you operate.
I don't have any interest as to whether Vegas does or doesn't support AVCHD overall. I do have an interest in the format, because we train people on various professional camcorders. So far, I've yet to see a professional AVCHD camcorder, although I'm looking forward to seeing what Panasonic does with AVC I.
the link you provide comes up dead on my end. I'd vey much like to have access to raw files so I can see what's happening there.
A user in Singapore reports that the files open properly in Vegas 7e...not sure what he might have different.