FCP 4 can it produce 16:9 letter box or anaorphic shots to DVD & 35mm film

I'm going to shoot a feature length movie in the near future. I have the anamorphic lens and will purchase the wide-angle lens for my Panasonic DVX-100A. I'm considering upgrading to the G5 with the latest Final Cut Pro software, probably DVD Studio 4. I'm going to shoot in 16:9 24fps Progressive mode. I eventually want have the option from the mini DV master to make 16:9 formatted DVD's and transfer to 35mm film.
My question is; what mode will you suggest to shoot in-letter box or squeeze frame? Should I use the anamorphic lens or just use the wide-angle lens? Will the latest Final Cut Pro DVD software address all of these issues? Thanks.

My question is; what mode will you suggest to shoot in-letter box or squeeze frame? Should I use the anamorphic lens or just use the wide-angle lens? Will the latest Final Cut Pro DVD software address all of these issues?
For the best 16:9 image quality, use the anamorphic lens and, as far as camera settings, shoot in standard (4:3) mode. The image will be distorted - it'll be squeezed - on tape, but you can tell Final Cut Pro to correctly unsqueeze it very easily.
Do not shoot in Squeeze mode (or Letterbox mode) if you're using the anamorphic lens - you'll end up with a doubly distorted image that will give you nightmares in post-production.
If you need to use the wide-angle lens, you won't be able to use the anamorphic lens (from my understanding of how the lenses on a DVX100A work) though. If you're going to be shooting in (uncontrolled?) conditions where the wide-angle lens is needed, then - and only then - shoot in Squeeze mode and use the wide-angle lens.
Personally, though, I would put off purchasing the wide-angle lens if you already have the anamorphic lens. Shooting with the anamorphic lens produces a better 16:9 image than when shooting in Squeeze mode.
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