Transferring video from a DSLR into FCP

Hi: I have a NikonD5100. What software should I get to transfer video for editing into FCP? It seems there are several options out there and I have no clue of which is a good one. I have FCP7. Also, it seems that I can only transfer the video with a USB connection, or is there a firewire I can use? I am not a computer expert so please, don't be to technical. Thank you in advance! Patricia

This only works in Lion... (oops)
A quick and fast way to convert videos to ProRes without opening any programs is to...
Hi-light the clips... right click... Encode Selected Video Files...
Pick ProRes... change the designation with you wish... continue. Coffee break.

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