HDV video is 1080i60, FCP exports as 1080i50?

Exporting my 1080i60 project using the FCP basic "qucktime export" shows up as a 1080i50 file when played in QT. Also encodes to a PAL DVD format when using Compressor. The "easy setup" menu shows the proj as 1080i60.
Edit: I also checked the imported HDV video in QT and the "Item Properties" for FCP. They both show up as 1080i60. The camera I am using is a HDR HC1 1080i60.
Message was edited by: johnny_jared

go to the compressor type column in the browser and compare your footage and sequence settings. make sure they all match.

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