Converting HDV to SD for best quality

I shot with Sony HDV camera, need to end up in SD. How do I convert/compress to SD for best quality so I can work in Final Cut SD timeline?

According to Apples website you can. Here is the link.
http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/finalcutpro/specs.html
Good Luck. Hope all goes well.

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