HD mini-DV deck recommendations?

Hi, I've been using FCP, a Canon XL2, and a Panasonic mini-DV deck for years, and I'm just now switching up to HD with the Canon XH-A1. Do I need an HD mini-DV deck, too, in order to capture my HD footage into FCP? Any recommendations? I'm getting lost on the B&H website and would love some suggestions.
thanks!

Do I need an HD mini-DV deck, too
You need a HDV deck. Because both HDV & DV use the same physical cassette type, they are switchable between formats. The Sony models are pretty good.

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