How to capture XDCAM EX footage on a Mac Pro without a camera

The Sony XDCAM EX requires XDCAM transfer software 2.5 or greater to get the footage into FCP. I have that installed on the Mac Pro for general XDCAM HD work, but the Mac Pro doesn't have an ExpressCard Slot. What to do?

One of the editors here has a Macbook Pro, but instead of installing the software on his machine, capturing, and then copying the footage over to where it needed to be (requiring multiple steps), I did the following:

1. Connect the Macbook Pro to the Mac Pro via firewire cable (both computers are turned on).
2. Insert the XDCAM EX card into the Macbook Pro. The volume will mount on the Macbook.
3. From the Mac Pro, connect to the Macbook over the network (note: because we have them connected by firewire, the transfer speeds will be quick). When prompted to choose a volume, choose the ExpressCard.
4. In XDCAM Transfer Software, under "File", choose "Add Source..."
5. Select the remote XDCAM EX volume. The thumbnails will load and you're good to go.

Note: This is certainly not the fastest way to do things... the footage imported at 0.5x. It is, however, very hands off and a quick fix when the camera is out of the shop.

update: We have since purchased a Sony SxS external card reader, which solves all of our problems.