Converting dv-avi to h.264

Ok, this is my second try to solve the problem. I posted a similar message a year ago but even with Winston being very helpful the problem remained unsolved.
I want to convert my sd dv-avi pal (Sony DCR-HC42E mini-dv camcorder) files to h.264 (Apple tv). If I choose to deinterlace the file, the output suffers from stuttering in sideways movement. If I choose not to deinterlace the file, there is combing. Either way, the result is not acceptable by anyone's standards. (Ok, maybe it is, if there is no movement whatsoever in the video.)
I've tried many programs, such as QTPro and MPEGStreamclip. I've set
frame rate to 25 and limited data rate to 5000 Mbps.
Winston suggested there is something wrong with my original dv-avi -files. I find it not likely since I have the same problems with the files of my old camcorder also.
I will send a bottle of qood quality wine to the one who can solve this
If anyone is interested I can send a small example of the output file.

Hello,
I have the same problem and started just a new topic ("Files don't play smoothly when exporting from Final Cut Pro").
I've tried everything with all major applications with different settings, but none of them seem to work, the files don't play smoothly.
I have the problem either with DV-files and HD.
And, just like jupasa, in sideway movement it seems the most viewable.
Progressive, upper or lower field, deinterlace, none of them seem to work.
I've tried 24 fps, as I read 25 fps somewhere that would be the problem (I work in PAL).
But, until now, the problem remains...
The files on appleTV play on the hard disk, they're not streamed. (anyway, streamed or direct, the problem is the same).
And the trailers and the movies on the apple-store play just fine...
If anyone can solve this, thanks in advance!
Kind regards,

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