Firestore, Citidisk, Cineporter file transferring

[ripupthehwy]

:huh:
Ok,

I don't own an HVX but seriously considering purchasing one before dec. 31 to get the free P2 card reabate. I'm not too bright about all this but here goes my question:

Supposedly the Firestore (Focus or whatever its called) and the Citidisk hook to the camera via firewire. I've heard they are limited in the type files they will store (like you cannot write native p2 files or the 24p advanced or 24pn (i think its called now) Is this because of the firewire limitations? If so then how the heck do you get the native files off the P2 cards in the first place??? Whether you hook your HVX to your computer or use the Panasonic P2 Store device..its still firewire. And the Cineporter claims it writes in native files because it plugs directly into the P2 slots on the camera. What good does that do? Why am i so confused? Did i miss something????

 

[Barry_Green]

Yes, you missed that there are two ways that the HVX works with firewire. Either live streaming, or as a file transfer system. As live streaming, 24pN is not possible (although just about every capture device out there other than the Citidisk and FireStore will convert the captured footage into 24pN anyway, and the FireStore is working on adding that capability).

As a file transfer system it can transfer anything from the cards regardless of what file format it was recorded in, because it's just a computer data file at that point.

 

[ripupthehwy]

Ok, thanks Barry, got it now. Makes sense

ripupthehwy

 

[bbalser]

FS-100's version 3.0 update, now being beta tested, will allow for five recording modes:
Raw DV
P2
P2 Native
QuickTime
QuickTime Native

If you're an FCP users, the QT modes will save you a ton of time. The FS-100 also adds features that the HVX alone won't do such as TimeLapse at any interval for any format, snap shots, etc. I've also found that the FS-100's extended life battery outlasts the DVXuser batteries on the HVX, meaning you can shoot non-stop and not worry about your recorder quiting before the camera does.

FS-100 isn't for everyone, but for those of use who need the longer recording times and other features, it makes the HVX a very viable camera. The P2 cards suite most users just fine, though.