[makkystyle] "
Is this a possible and effective workflow with the Kona card? (I don't want to change framerates)"
Yes with a Kona 3, it can perform the cross convert. However, any Kona HD card can perform an HDCAM 23.98 conversion to DVCPro HD 1080i/23.98. Why do you want to change frame size during the offline? 1080i DVCPro HD is not all that much larger of file sizes than 720.
[makkystyle] "Will I be able to external preview to a 720p LCD?"
Yes.
[makkystyle] "Can I preview while capturing footage?"
Yes.
[makkystyle] "
I need to make the decision to take back the Blackmagic box I have later this morning and swap it for a Kona, but I want to be absolutely certain this workflow is correct and will work with the AJA card."
You didn't say which Kona card.
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