Sony AVCHD file clip please

[tchambers]

I am playing with Vegas 7.0e to see how easy it will be to edit a Sony produced AVCHD (M2TS)file before purchasing a new Sony camcorder. I have been forwarded a Panasonic MTS file and it won't open in Vegas, I would like to try the Sony. I was hoping someone would be so kind as to send me a clip taken on their Sony HD cam? IT would of course have to be taken with one of the newer models that record in the highly compressed AVCHD format.

Thanks in advance

[Soopafresh]

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/20060809/zooma268.htm

Look for the .m2ts files...

[tchambers]

Thanks

[edDV]

I don't think SONY ever claimed Vegas would edit AVCHD. AVCHD is for those wanting to play back from hard disk or SDcard or from a file.

This is MiniDVD deja vu. Sony said these formats were for those who don't want to edit on a computer. Eventually a high CPU load app will emerge.

Sort of like buying a rear wheel drive pickup and being surprised it gets stuck in snow. It might get traction if you take on a half ton of manure over the rear wheels.

[tchambers]

Sony does claim that their version of AVCHD which is the M2TS file will open and edit in Vegas 7.0 version e and of course in 8.0 when it comes out. It does open and make itself available for all editing features. It does play a bit choppy in the playback mode but that might be either the clip or the fact that I don't have the proper horsepower. I have a dual core pent 3.5 with 2 gigs of ram. I will add 2 more gigs of ram to see what that does. I also have a Raptor hard drive. I have viewed other M2TS clips that play back with no hesistation. This one particular clip has a slight problem, but will open and edit in Vegas.

[edDV]

The philosophy split comes with the traditional process of shooting at no or low compression then edit with no or low compression, then compress for distribution.

The idea that you can extreme compress during acquisition and then decompress for editing and then heavy compress again with quality is counterintuitive and demands proof.

So far the proof for AVCHD is lacking.

AVCHD is MPeg4 H.264, very cutting edge for compression but not yet for quality.

Don't buy into this until multi-generation quality can be assured.

When you buy a camcorder, that hardware is frozen at prior year's quality.

[tchambers]

I understand exactly what you are saying and I tend to agree. The avchd compression allows one to put alot of stuff in a small bag. I am with you, the jury is out on the editing of this compression. What is your alternative suggestion in high def camcorders? Also, I think this new generation of Sony's, the sr7 and 8, also record in high def mpeg 2 as well?