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Tech Diver wrote on 4/30/2012, 8:47 PM
Can you give us more information about what interface(s) your camera has and what chroma sub-sampling, resolution, and frame rate it outputs. For example, if you have an HDMI interface and want to record HD at 10-bits with 4:4:4 chroma sub-sampling, there is a tiny unit from Convergent Design that does so for about $6000 (see http://www.convergent-design.com/Products/Gemini444.aspx).

Peter
Randini wrote on 4/30/2012, 8:52 PM
This is for my client who does not film in HD but on some kind of Panasonic that records to mini dv tape. Sorry I do not know the exact brand. It is comparable to the Sony VX2000. I saw a device that attaches on a camera for around $900 that achieved this but cannot remember the name. It attached on the camera and acted as a hard drive.
Former user wrote on 4/30/2012, 8:53 PM
For that kind of money, couldn't you get a laptop with a firewire port?

Dave T2
rs170a wrote on 4/30/2012, 8:59 PM
Focus Enhancements?

Mike
PeterWright wrote on 4/30/2012, 9:14 PM
I have a Sony DR60 Hard Disc recorder- sits on top of camera and records via firewire. Records HDV, DVCAM or DV.
Randini wrote on 4/30/2012, 9:49 PM
Peter, this is the closest thing for what I am looking for. I know there is another one out there like this that Sony does not make and it is around $900.
farss wrote on 4/30/2012, 10:00 PM
The DR60 records to a CF card and it hard to beat as it'll do DV, DVCAM and HDV so it's a bit more future proof than a plain DV recorder.

How long do the client want to record for?
Can he tolerate the risk of a hard disk crashing?
Does the unit need to run off batteries or only mains power?
Does it need to easily mount on the camera?

Extensive list of all the units on the market here, not certain if all of them will do DV as that's pretty long in the tooth.

Bob.

Randini wrote on 4/30/2012, 10:04 PM
Bob,

It is a a 30 minute recording
The device I'm looking for also records on the mini dv for backup
battery or power
does not have to mount on camera but this is what I'm looking for.

That link is VERY INTERESTING
I like to look into this one: http://www.globalmediapro.com/dp/A27TB6/JVC-KA-MR100G-SxS-Memory-Card-Recorder/
Steve Mann wrote on 4/30/2012, 10:36 PM
"The DR60 records to a CF card"

No, the cover on my HVR-DR60 says "Hard Disk Recording Unit"

I have been using them since Sony introduced them, and don't ever want to go back to tape. Ever!
farss wrote on 4/30/2012, 11:02 PM
"No, the cover on my HVR-DR60 says "Hard Disk Recording Unit""


You're right, I was confusing it with the HVR-MRC1K which is a much easier unit to live with overall thanks to the easier to read display.

Bob.
farss wrote on 4/30/2012, 11:08 PM
"I like to look into this one:

Wait until you find out what SxS cards cost!

That JVC unit I think will only work with certain JVC cameras.

Bob.
rstrong wrote on 5/1/2012, 1:17 AM
CitiDisk by Shining Technology is what I believe you are thinking about.

R. Strong

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Tech Diver wrote on 5/1/2012, 9:05 AM
Bob is correct about the JVC unit. It is designed to attach via the 68 pin interface on the GY-HM7xx series of cameras, and fits between the back of the camera and the battery pack. He is also right about the high cost of SxS cards.

Peter