Hi John,
Thanks for the reply.
I thought that might be the case but upon import into FCP-X there is no change to the aspect ratio.
As I understand it I can worry about this at export from FCP-X but I’d like to see it as its meant to be seen before I edit it.
I’ve discovered some other topics on Creative Cow and they recommended QT Edit which is doing the trick for me.
https://forums.creativecow.net/thread/344/4262