Different contrast with original HD files and files imported in Premiere Pro CS4

I'm experiencing a very strange problem. Not the first time though.
When I import files shot with reflex video cameras this is what happens:
It seems something like shadow/highlights feature in Photoshop, but I haven't done anything to have
such a huge difference.
When I import files shot with my Sony HVR Z1 regular videocamera nothing weird happens and everything
works perfectly.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Alessandro

I now use CS5 and I do not use a "reflex" camera... so this is only a GUESS
Does your timeline have red over the "reflex" video when you 1st import, and before you do any work?
If yes, that means you have a mismatch between your project and your video

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Message was edited by: Mike542

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