Best preset for Canon HF11 (PAL)

Hi.
I'm just wondering what the best preset is when working with footages taken from the Canon HF10/HF11 (PAL)? I'm currently using one of the preset for AVCHD Flashbased camcorders - is this OK or is it better if I create a new preset for the Canon HF-series camcorders?
Thanks in advance.
Stein

Using the PAL AVCHD preset should be fine... just be sure to select the correct one. I beleive the HF11 is 1920x1080 resolution so you need the "FULL HD 1080i" AVCHD preset... you also need to use the appropriate audio preset... 5.1 if you are recording with 5.1 audio.

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