[shur harewood] "Method 1 use log and transfer you can use the Canon, AVHD or P2 options to transcode to the Pre Res available in the drop down options in the window."
Yes, that's correct, however there's no way to convert XDCAM EX files to Pro Res within FCP's Log and Transfer window
with the Sony plug-in. That's a shame because FCP L&T plug-in
will do Pro Res for consumer cameras but not XDCAM.
[shur harewood] "Method 2 Using XDcam clip browser you can batch export out to RAW DV and select 4:3 squeeze."
Also correct. I have XDCAM Browser 2.1 already but you can only convert to standard def. using 4:3 squeeze. What I want is a way to convert XDCAM EX files to Pro Res proxy, which is the same physical frame size as the original so that graphics, titling, images etc. don't have to be re-done when recapturing at full resolution.
Which is what I think the O.P. was asking about. Well actually. he was just asking about proxies and didn't say anything about wanting original clip dimensions. So I guess you basically answered his question if he's satisfied with importing SD DVCAM files @ 4:3 squeeze.
- Don
Don Greening
A Vancouver Video Production Company
Reeltime Videoworks
http://www.reeltimevideoworks.com 
