Premiere Pro CS3 and Sony m2ts files
 

According to PP3 it can import m2t files. I have a m2ts file from a Sony HDR-X500V Handycam that I want to import. Can anyone tell me what is the difference and what conversion I might need to do to import it? Thanks!

m2t is mpeg2 and m2ts is AVCHD. The latter is not supported by CS3.
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You need to convert and there are several options;

Cineform Neoscene

NewBlue AVCHD Upshift | Batch convert your AVCHD files into standard .M2T files.

Thanks, Ann. I will be upgrading to CS5 shortly and therefore hope to solve this issue. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge.