My Sony ZV-E10 won't connect to Final Cut Pro

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weelajas Author

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My Sony ZV-E10 won't connect to Final Cut Pro

I have followed the steps to connect my Sony ZV-E10 to Final Cut Pro.

Streaming is set up on the Sony.

I open File/Import/Media and the Sony does not appear in the list of available cameras.

The Sony works with FaceTime, Zoom, Zencastr, but not Final Cut Pro.

However when I set the camera to storage mode, Final Cut Pro recognises the camera and I can import pictures, movies etc.

Does this mean my $1000 camera can't be used to record video directly into Final Cut Pro?? sad face

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 15.6

Posted on Oct 7, 2025 9:08 PM

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Answer 1

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Meg The Dog

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Oct 8, 2025 12:50 PM in response to weelajas

You can't record directly in FCP. You could record in QuickTime and then import the file into FCP.

Be aware that the video coming out of the ZV-E10 in streaming mode is not that great, it is designed for a light footprint for streaming efficiency:

Video Format: MJPEG
Resolution: HD720 (1280×720)
Frame Rate: 30 fps or 25 fps
Audio Format: PCM, 48 kHz, 16 bit, 2 ch

So unless you are working with a 720p project, the frame size will be smaller than 1920, or much smaller than 4K.

MtD

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Answer 2

Oct 7, 2025 11:40 PM in response to weelajas

The Sony works with FaceTime, Zoom, Zencastr, but not Final Cut Pro.

The ZV-E10 functions as a webcam, but I don't think it has ever been announced as a camera that can record with FCP. Just shoot normally with the camera and import the footage from the SD card.

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Answer 3

Oct 8, 2025 12:07 AM in response to weelajas

In addition to what LocaAlicia said, FCP has never supported recording directly from a webcam, with the exception of the ones built-in.

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