anyone using a Canon HF M32?

[Gordon]

I'm close to purchasing this flash drive camcorder for my S2000. It will record in 30p which is MS supported (but converted from 60i which raises a support Q). It will also record in AVCHD and recommends its highest AVCHD bit rate of 24Mbps - is THAT supported by 3rd gen MS editors?? (17, 12, and 5 Mbps is also available in AVCHD mode.) With my frustration with a Panasonic 60p and AVCHD cam not compatible with my S2000 I need this cam to be absolutely compatible before purchasing it. thanks!

[LouBruno]

The camera will work fine. ALL Canon Codecs work fine.

The problem with some AVCHD files are those made for 3D. There is a special coding called MVC added to the container. This is called Multi-view-coding. This MAY have been the problem with the Panasonic???

[Gordon]

thanks, Lou, for staying with me on this compatibility "journey". You could be right on the Panasonic bc it is "3D ready". Last issue before buying this Canon - I've read that re its recommended use of the highest AVCHD bit rate (24Mbps for best picture): that is supported only on Bogart V4.1. Can you confirm that? I have Bogart V3.2c. If true, I assume using AVCHD at 17Mbps would work with 3.2? It does seem selecting a compatible cam for our MS machines in 2011 has become more challenging - what with 3D, 60p, no more tapes, etc. agree? Your kind assistance is even more valuable now! thanks very much!