I think the default in the Log and Transfer windor for XDCAM footage is the “XDCAM EX” codec which is 35mb/ VBR. I really like the codec. If you bring the clip into FCP and look at it in the Bin you will see a “Compressor” option. It will tell you what the codec is. Hope this helps and best of luck.
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