FCP6: Restoring resolution loss from using smoothcam filter on shaky clip

Hi,
Any suggestions to how I can restore the resolution of a clip that has been "zoomed in" on through the use of the smoothcam filter in FCP 6?
The original clip was quite shaky, thus the need to use smoothcam.
I am happy with the clip being zoomed in on, but not with the resulting loss in resolution.
The footage was shot in DVCPRO HD 720p PAL.
Would using Red Giant's Instant HD filter work in restoring the resolution?
Eva
Message was edited by: Eva D.

I'm now seeing that me stating that the rendered footage looks pristine in Canvas, isn't entirely true.
When the clip is viewed at any percentage in the Canvas OTHER than 100%, then the footage looks great. If Canvas is set to 100%, then you can see the "jitters" that will be created in export. I suspect that because 100% is interlaced, and any other %age is de-interlaced, and exported video I believe is interlaced, then maybe there is something not connecting in the smoothcam and interlacing language?
I found this on another forum and tested it empirically myself. The forum was old and archived so I wasn't able to reply to it. I re told the story and my experience here to see if anyone might know a solution.
Again, thank you for any and all help.
Aloha!

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