DV vs HDV workflow

I've done a bunch of editing of DV/DVCAM footage on my FCP system. I might be editing a HDV project and I've never edited in HDV, actually I've never edited anything other than DVCAM in FCP.
Final output hasn't been decided yet, but it will be BEFORE I begin editing. Right now our options are to edit in HDV for DVD output, edit in HDV and downconvert w/letterboxing to SD, or acquire in SD for SD output w/ letterbox.
Which workflow would be the best and which will cause the least number of headaches.
Also, equipment wise what else will i need. I think I'm good except for just a Camera/Deck.
Thanks
Full Specs: Quad 2.5Ghz PowerPC G5 w/ 4GB DDR SDRAM & OS-X v 10.4.6 & FCS 5.1, 500GB G-Raid (FW800), DSR-45 (FW400)

Depending on the amount of footage and your HD space available, it would be best to edit and finish in HDV before doing your outputs. Just need a camera/deck to digitize the footage. May want to get a HD card for video monitoring + HD broadcast monitor.

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