Canon 7D + Full Quality Export from FCP

Hi, I'm kind of new to the video scene, and especially FCP, and have finally took the plunge and bought a Canon 7D. I have just finished editing my footage, and now I want to export.
Despite all the tweaking that I've tried, the biggest file size I can get out of this is a 30MB file. The sound and video quality are both depressing. I've recorded in 1080p, all I want is a lossless export. I know this isn't FCP's fault, it's my own lack of knowledge, and that's why I'm here.
I've tried File/Export/Quicktime Movie...
I've un-ticked 'Make Movie Self-Contained'
I've changed my sequence preset to 'Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 1920x1080 30p 48kHz'
I've done all of this AFTER finishing editing, so would this become a problem?
Here is what my sequence settings looks like. If it helps?
[IMG]http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/9261/screenshot20110320at142.png[/IMG]
p.s. I have looked at the numerous threads that are actually identical to my problem, unfortunately, I've either got myself in a muddle or the fixes haven't been successful.
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HA!! Feel your pain! We've all been there.
Ok...
1) take 10 minutes and read this... http://lfhd.net/2010/04/04/log-and-transfer-for-canon-dslrs/ if it helps it will help A LOT. If it doesn't - just ignore it.
2) If that didn't help... open Compressor (should be in your applications folder where FCP is. Part of the FCStudio suite studio thing).
2a) drag ALL the .mov files into the upper left (untitled) window and select them all (turn blue - they might already be selected...
http://homepage.mac.com/captmench/Compressor01.png
2b) in SETTINGS window click SETTINGS tab and open APPLE - FORMATS - QUICKTIME... there you will see the ProRes options...
http://homepage.mac.com/captmench/Compressor02.png
2c) Drag one of those (I like LT) onto the highlighted .movs above.
You'll need to set a destination... select all again and then go to Destinations tab I'd go ahead and send them to the Desktop for cleanup later -- but it WILL change the title of the movs so you can leave it at SOURCE (default) if you want.
Then hit SUBMIT on the Untitled window where you dropped your clips and Submit again (don't worry about that dialog box!!) -- then go to the park for a few hours.
Good luck,
CaptM

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