But for this kind of work I'd still capture to the PC (via DV) and use a good software MPEG encoder - the hardware encoder in the Panasonic just doesn't have enough finesse, particularly when you're squeezing upwards of 120 minutes onto a disc. Sure it'll take a lot longer, but the results really do speak for themselves. PM me if you need any more pointers (fellow UKer here!)
But for this kind of work I'd still capture to the PC (via DV) and use a good software MPEG encoder - the hardware encoder in the Panasonic just doesn't have enough finesse, particularly when you're squeezing upwards of 120 minutes onto a disc. Sure it'll take a lot longer, but the results really do speak for themselves. PM me if you need any more pointers (fellow UKer here!)