Problem with Panasonic HDC-SDT750??

[JohnF]

This camcorder has 2D specs similar to the Panasonic HDC-HS700 and HDC-TM700. (I'm not interested in the 3D capability of the 750.)

The formats for these camcorders are:

1080/60p: 1920k1080/60p
HA/HG/HX/HE: 1920k1080/60i

In PE 9 the highest project setting is Full HD 1080i 30 5.1 Channel. I was able to bring in a 60i set of mts files. I called Adobe tech support and they told me there may be problems with 60i or 60p. They said if I got Premier Pro, I had more flexibility in this area.

So my question - can I use PE 9 including most of its functions? Do I really need Premier Pro?

Thanks

[Steve Grisetti]

Yes, that Panasonic codec can be an issue for Premiere Elements.

But have a look at this discussion. Norm Kummer and Bob seem to have come up with a workaround that may work for you.
viewtopic.php?f=89&t=8453

[JohnF]

Thanks very much Steve. And nice book, by the way.

Very good info. I have a follow-up but will post in that thread.

John

[Steve Grisetti]

Thanks, John!