The .0.0 versions of apps are very rarely stable. Use the SYSTEM UPDATE to update FCP (called the ProApps update) to the latest version, which I believe is 6.0.8.
But also, what sort of drive are you capturing to? How is it connected? Is it at least 7200RPM (many drives are 5400 RPM)?
Shane
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