Canon HFS10 import settings for FCP3

Hello,
I have imported the .mts files from my Canon HFS10 but it has a horrible 'interlacing' effect that is totally unacceptable. So clearly I have made a mistake.
Does anyone know the settings required to import from my HFS10 at top quality?
I have shot it all as HD and the highest quality setting on the camera.
Please bear in mind I have only just gone to FCP so apologies for the amateur nature of this question!
Many thanks.

Chances are you did nothing wrong actually - interlacing looks horrible on a progressive display, and FCP does nothing to prevent it from looking that way (Which is a good thing since it's a pro app). That being said...
What is the primary way you'll be viewing your video once you're done editing? You may be better off using one of the progressive formats on your camera (PF24 or PF30). This would avoid your interlacing problem completely, although if you use PF24 you'll have to transcode the files, then run them through compressor to remove the telecine in order to get back to your original 24 fps source.

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