Importing D90 footage

I have FCP 5.1.4 and just got a D90. What's the best setting to import the .AVI files
or is it better to convert to Apple Intermediate Codec? And if so should I convert them to 23.98?
Thanks a lot for all your help!

I've upgraded to FCP 6.0.6 and started a test converting the clips to ProRes 422 (not High Quality)
and it works perfect

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