[Jonny Henson]

Hi, this isnt directly related but im having thoughts on transferring XDCAM footage into FCP. With other footage I know transferring via UBS/Firewire instantly downgrades the footage to DV quality. While you may export the finished product after post as HD 422 Pro Res or something along those lines, the footage as still gone through several stages of compression. Therefore im wondering is there a big advantage to capturing the footage from an EX1 via the HD-SDI port using log and transfer? Specifically is it is better than my current method of USB-XD capture facility in FCP from the SxS cards in the camera. Its my understanding going from the SDI port will then captures the footage at 422 colour space and at Pro Res if you so choose?

Which method is better, if any? Would really appreciate some input.

Cheers