Bring .mts (AVCHD) or .mov into FCP?

I have project files in .mts format and a duplicate set that is in .mov format.
1) which set of files is best to bring into FCP for editing? I'm assuming by bringing in the .mts files, FCP is also applying a conversion to .mov anyway, so I should go with the .mov  instead of duplicating my effort?
2) Does Log & Transfer of .mov files work the same way as .mts? or would I bring them in FCP differently?
3) Can we bring the .mov files in at ProRes Proxy?
4) When I want to uprez the proxy files, how does that work? Do I simply change the sequence setting to ProRes and rerender?
Lots of questions. Any direction, guidance, pointers to tutorials most appreciate. Thank you kindly.

Well first, you were smart to shoot progressive.  That means the scaling to Standard Def for the DVD should be fine.  Why not just bring them in as prores 422.  Drive space is cheap and you won't have to do the conform.  Only issue would be if you're system can't playback the prores smoothly, or if you need to do multiclips.  What computer do you have and what kind of storage?
Haven't worked with material from the camera, so hopefully someone else with greater experience will pipe up.
If no one does, post back and I'll give you my thoughts.

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