JVC Everio HD .TOD File to FCP

So the annoying .TOD files here we go...
So I open the TOD files in either quicktime (with the plugin) or Mpeg streamclip...
Two things:
1) Is there an easier way to drop the .tod files directly to FCP without Exporting or Converting?
2) If not, what export settings do you recommend to export a full HD 1080i 29.97 fps clip?
I know exporting to a .mov file under HDV 1080i60 would take hours sometime...
What ya recommend???
Thanks everybody!

1) you do need to take those .TOD files into a .mov environment.
That means that you export as QT and:
2) Select ProRes as Compression format.
To handle ProRes you better have fast drives, like eSATA.
If you are looking for some sort of compromise you might get away with it choosing DVCPRO HD (FW 400 and 800 can confly handle that).
Merry Xmas!
G.

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