Why when I export does my aspect ratio change?

My camcorder is a Canon HDV 30 and any time I export a Quicktime movie using either current setting, compressor native or 1920/1080, the aspect ratio gets messed up...typically going 4:3.
Does anyone know what export setting you use so that the exact resolution and aspect ratio the camera shoots in...gets exported as that.

Ok, that makes sense. In fact I just did an export using 1440x1080 and it worked out perfectly. Thanks very much for all the information.
Just as a side note, what does it mean to display it as 1920x1080 when it's shot in 1440x1080? Why doesn't it display it as 1440x1080?
Thanks Tom,
Gregg

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_hzhCeCGR0
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