osobni zkusenost 0, ale jestli je to co hledas:
http://www.macworld.com/2005/06/reviews/finalcutexpresshd/index.php

High definition, happy editor
Final Cut Express HD supports the HDV format, a consumer-level HD variant that employs MPEG-2 compression within the camera in order to fit more image data onto a standard 60-minute MiniDV tape.
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Also unlike Final Cut Pro 5, Final Cut Express HD can’t edit HDV footage natively. Instead, HDV is converted to the Apple Intermediate Codec (AIC) for editing within the program (the same format that iMovie HD uses).