Can fcp 5.4 use HD 1920 x 1080 footage in its proper aspect ratio?

I just got a Cannon Mark II 5D and am using fcp 5.4 to edit video.
I am not using capture and log... just dragging it in to the project bin. None of my project settings are 1920 x 1080. How do I set my aspect ratio properly?
And... to throw a kink in the mix. I did not realize this right away. I've been editing for a while. But, I'm set at a different aspect ratio. Can I change this midstream?
Thanks for you help.

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This is the clip:
This is the sequence:
I know they both should match. Question is, should I re convert the clips in mpeg using different size settings? Or should I change the sequence settings? how?
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Todd DeBonis wrote:
I have DSLR still photos shot at 1920x1080 (16:9) ratio
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