EOS 5D MARK II, Best Codec, 720p or 1080p

Hello all
I am beginning to use my 5D Mark II not only for pictures but also for movies. I have gone and purchased a copy of FCE4.
Now I have a question, since the file that comes out of the camera is not very good for editing, which codec should I use to convert it?
Is it a good idea to stay in 720p instead of trying to go up to 1080p?
Is 1080p feasible in FCE as I only see 1080i?
Thanks for the help
Regards from Barcelona, Spain

Hello, and thank you for your reply
I am an amateur and I can not afford Final Cut Pro.
Answering your questions (the best I can) the 5D Mark II shoots in 1080p, 30fps, H.264 1920x1080
36,38 MBbit/s
I wonder which codec I should use and if the difference between 1080p and 720p is worth it.
I understand, maybe wrongly, that it is better 720p than 1080i.
Could you help me in this, please?

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