Issues loading Nikon Coolpix S810c MXF files into Pinnacle Studio

Since updated to macOS High Sierra, lots of FCP X users have serious troubles dealing with MXF files from Nikon Coolpix S810c and other camcorders. Is there any possibilities to solve these problems? In this article, we explain a workaround to transcode Nikon Coolpix S810c MXF footage for easier use in Apple's Final Cut Pro X.

"Hi, I'm running macOS High Sierra (10.13.2) + Final Cut Pro 10.4 on a Mac Pro 2013 Xeon E5 3Ghz, 32GB RAM with 2xD700. Since the update, FCP X is very slow and buggy. I have big problem with Nikon Coolpix S810c MXF footage. FCP X won't import the Nikon Coolpix S810c MXF files any longer. That's a pity. Does anyone have the the same issues? How do you fix it?"

It's a FCP X issue with High Sierra. Currently, transcoding your Nikon Coolpix S810c MXF footage to ProRes codec will solve the problem. Keep reading and learn how to convert Nikon Coolpix S810c MXF files for FCP X editing.

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How to convert Nikon Coolpix S810c MXF files for use in Pinnacle Studio?

To transcode Nikon Coolpix S810c MXF footage for Pinnacle Studio, follow these steps:

Video Converter (It is available for Windows, simply download the proper version depending on your computer.)

Step 1: Import Nikon Coolpix S810c MXF files into this converter Click "Add File" to load Nikon Coolpix S810c MXF video files that you need to convert into this program.

Step 2: Click "Profile" to select AVI as output format for use in Pinnacle Studio. For a good editing performance, We would recommend choosing "HD Video" > "HD AVI Video(*.avi)" as target format.

If your computer is powerful enough to handle 4K files, you can choose "4K Video" > "4K AVI Video (*.avi)" as target format for Pinnacle Studio.

Tips: If necessary, you can click "Settings" button to modify video and audio parameters like encoder, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, aspect ratio, sample rate, and audio channels. You can also "Enable 3D Settings" to add 3D effect to your source media.

Step 3: Start file conversion for Pinnacle Studio. Click "Convert" to start Nikon Coolpix S810c MXF to Pinnacle Studio conversion. As soon as the conversion is complete, click "Open Folder" to get the generated AVI files for editing in Pinnacle Studio with optimum performance. Hope it helps. Also read: How to edit Nikon Coolpix S810c MXF files in iMovie?