Sony Z7U Best Capture Settings

m have some basic questions about FCP capture settings.
I filmed onto tape the following settings on my Z7U:
1080i 24p
1080i 30p
I have seen that if you use tape you should use the following capture settings in FCP:
HDV 1080i60 because the tape is not true 1080i 24p, 1080i 30p.
Is this incorrect?
I have noticed that my footage is not as clean or as nice as when I filmed in 1080i 24p and
1080i 30p using the CF Cards.
So, What are the best settings to use in FCP6 for 1080i 24p, 1080i 30p tape capture
presets?
Best capture presets for 1080i 24p, 1080i 30p using CF cards?
Pro Res files are huge and I dont have FCP7 yet.
Im looking for a preset that will be smaller in data size, easier to work with.

David & Studio X,
Thank you for quick replies. Tape plays fine in DSR-11, it just looked squished up as if 16:9 in 4:3. Camera used was Panasonic hvx 200. Sony MiniDV tape. I need to be able to use it in shows with footage shot in NTSC for broadcast on SD Network.
http://www.microfilmmaker.com/reviews/Issue11/HVX200_1.html
With thanks again, Susan

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