mac won't recognize P2 card either-

[Superscheid]

This is where I'm stuck:
I'm unable to view or import clips using using Final Cut Pro. I downloaded driver software from P2 support desk and P2 Log Demo. maybe I didn't download the right driver for my powermac.
The computer recognizes the camera P2 as a harddrive and I can't view clips in P2 Log. In FCP I can see the thumbnails but can't view clips and when trying to import it reads error "one or more P2 clips failed to import; probable incomplete or corrupt clips" but the clips are fine. where can I go from here?

 

[nsoltz]

Which version of FCP?

Also, there does seem to be a bug in Mac OS with regard to P2 clips.

Ned Soltz

 

[Superscheid]

It's version 5.0 . Anything solution to the bug if thats what it is?

 

[nsoltz]

You should update your software to FCP 5.0.4 first and then do the crossgrade to FCP 5.1. And which OS? You should be at 10.4.8.

The bug is intermittent and hard to nail down. Occasional files fail to import or sometimes import after several trials.

Ned

 

[Superscheid]

I have OSX 10.4.8 thanks a lot I sure not updating the version was the problem. thanks ned. its always the simplest answer

 

[ivideou]

are you still battling with this i have the same proble and can not even get the carto mount via the camera very disappointing.
is the problem with panasonic or mac
it needs to be fixed
geeting a bit sick of the marleting department saying one thing and in relatively no of the claim are correct are the just dreaming or smoking stuff
westy

 

[MrVideo]

FCP 5.1.2 was just released with changes that make using the P2 on a Mac much easier.

 

[Superscheid]

I got things worked out. I just upgraded my Final Cut Pro 5 to 5.0.4 and it took care of the problem I was having . But the driver I downloaded worked fine I got it from the panasonic site. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/mvp_e/user/index_eu.htm

 

[David Saraceno]

Also, best to detail your CPU, RAM and scratch disk.