File Size of .mov too large

I captured 1 hour of footage using a Sony HDV AIU and Dony Mini DV Premium (DVM 60) tapes. When importing into FCP using "ProRes 422 (LT)" as the capture preset, the .mov file that is produced in capture scratch is over 30 GB.
My question is:
A. Is there a superior capture preset that I can use to generate a smaller .mov file from the get-go?
or
B. What compression settings should I use that would allow me to fit the final file on a DVD (not to play, just as a file transfer to another computer)

Welcome to digital video! your options are to capture as HDV, which is a really crappy format or prores LT. As far as migrating the footage to another computer, use portable drives. They're cheap as dirt these days. Get used to buying them for your clients. They expect it.

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