Can FCP X import analog video via a FW bridge?

I've regularly done this in 7 but have seen conflicting reports as to whether this works in FCP X or not.
Standard setup - SVHS -> Sony DSR-20 -> Firewire -> Mac.
In FCP 7 I use "Capture Now" to capture the resulting video.
Sorry if the answer is obvious.

What results are you getting?
If your deck can set time code to free run, do so.
Al

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