Best conversion for mpeg2 for use in iMovie 08?

Hi, there...
Still new to this Mac world, so I'd appreciate any support. I have an Sony DVD 101 Camcorder that records in mpeg2. My Mac won't recognize it, so I have to convert my movies to a format that iMovie recognizes. I just don't know what format to choose. I have the software, I just don't know what is the best resolution, etc. to convert to. Any ideas? I'd be most grateful. A nice picture from a 4:3 would do nicely! Thanks!

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