How to import MOV video from Nikon D750 to FCP X?

Nikon D750 is the latest full-frame DSLR released by Nikon, in this year Nikon has released D610 and D810 full-frame cameras, D750 is the third full-frame camera in this year.

Nikon D750 equipped with a 91,000-pixel RGB metering sensor, an new version of the D810's 51-point AF system, and 3.2" RGBW LCD screen, it has powered aperture for control during live view/video, and features 1080/60p video recording.

Nikon D750 to FCP Question
In this article, we show you the solution for Nikon D750 to FCP X. Let's see a user's question first, "Hi All, I just got a Nikon D750 and I'm having a little trouble with the work flow with FCP. I am using the FCP X on my iMac and want to import Nikon D750 recorded H.264 MOV files into FCP X, when I am importing, I find the FCP X takes much time to render, and the imported video can't be handled smoothly, do I need to transcode Nikon D750 H.264 MOV video to other codecs? Thanks for your suggestion."

Nikon D750 to FCP X Solution
If you search for the solution to edit Nikon recorded H.264 MOV files with FCP X smoothly, you will find that the best way is to convert Nikon D750 H.264 MOV files to Apple ProRes codec MOV format, and then you can import and edit videos smoothly, because Apple ProRes codec is the native codec for editing with Final Cut Pro X.

Convert Nikon D750 H.264 MOV files to Apple ProRes Codec

Software Recommended
Acrok HD Video Converter for Mac is the best Apple ProRes converter on the market, it will perform as Nikon D750 video converter. This program can help you to convert H.264 MOV files or other video formats to perfect ProRes 422 files to work with FCP X. Best of all, users can import directly from a camera SD, which saves steps and time. Besides Apple ProRes codec for FCP X, it has optimized formats for Avid Media Composer, iMovie, Adobe Premiere Pro, etc. Besides, it can convert video for portable devices, such as convert video to Galaxy Note 10 supported video format.

Step 1: Load Nikon D750 H.264 MOV files
Open Acrok HD Video Converter for Mac as the best Nikon D750 to FCP X Converter. Click "Add Files" tag to browse and load source MOV files from your Nikon D750 camera directly or from an archived folder saved on your HDD. This best HD Video converter can also convert 4K video for your high-end camcorder.

Step 2: Select output format for FCP X
Move to "Format" menu and choose "Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)" as output format for editing with FCP X from "Final Cut Pro" catalogue.

Step 3: Transcode D750 MOV for FCP
Press "Convert" button to start transcoding Nikon D750 H.264 MOV files to ProRes 422 for working with FCP X. When the conversion is done, click "Open" button to get the generated ProRes 422 files for using in FCP X. This software can also works as the converter for smartphones and tablets, such as works as Blu-ray to Galaxy Note 10 Converter.

Tip: Import the converted Nikon D750 files to Final Cut Pro, please follow "File > Import > Files…"

Now you may have got the best way to import Nikon D750 to FCP X for editing, please free download this Nikon D750 video converter and try it, hope it can do you a favor.

Learn more: Nikon D750 Specs
Flip up/down 3.2" 1,229k-dot RGBW LCD screen
Group Area AF mode
24MP Full-frame CMOS sensor with AA filter
Improved 51-point Multi-CAM 3500FX II AF system
Maximum framerate of 6.5fps at full resolution
Highlight-weighted metering
Built-in Wi-Fi
1080/60p video recording
Simultaneous internal recording and HDMI output
Powered aperture for control during live view/video

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