Imported image stretches on playback

I'm starting an edit using footage from a HVX200. Most of the footage was imported through P2CMS then FCPs log and transfer but 1 clip wouldn't come through P2CMS for some reason (still unknown). The trouble clip was brought in through log and transfer only. When inserted in the timeline it looks fine when paused but stretches horizontally (to the left/right) when in playback. Anyone know what's going on here??

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