What kind of card are we talking?

MyFilmPro

MyFilmPro

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Hello,

I know this info is probably out there, but I'm having trouble finding it... the "Pro" in my handle is for "Productions" not "Professional" :)

Anyway, I was wondering what the file size is on the HD 5 min clip? And do you need to restart the recording every 5 mins, or are the files just saved as 5 min clips?

Thanks.
 
I think they are somewhere around 600-ish MB's. Others can confirm this.

The recording will stop after five minutes time, assuming you don't run out of card space, you can just hit ok again to begin recording a new clip.
 
Right, and, assuming the lil timer doesn't creep up on you and tell you that the camera's too warm.
 
Thanks, that confirms what I was able to find. Just trying to figure out if using a d90 for filming a movie is viable. What are you guys thinking? Is this going to be an option for longer pictures? Or are you looking at it as a short film camera/more of a step towards what you really want?
 
I don't see the 5 minute limit as a large problem for filming a movie. It would be a problem for someone filming their kid's play at school maybe, where they don't want a few second break in the footage. How often in the real world do you shoot for more than 5 minutes in one take?

File size seems to vary with image detail and exposure. Expect 600 MB for 5 minutes, but I have one that is low key that is only 420MB for 5 minutes.

I am using a SanDisk Extreme III 8gb that's rated for 20mbps. There are some that are special 30mbps, but I don't see the need at the camera's current bitrate. Beware there are 8gb SDHC cards that might not do the 13 or so mbps the D90 puts out on HD... dunno what happens with them but they might not fail gracefully.
 
Thebes said:
I don't see the 5 minute limit as a large problem for filming a movie. It would be a problem for someone filming their kid's play at school maybe, where they don't want a few second break in the footage. How often in the real world do you shoot for more than 5 minutes in one take?
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Yeah, that's what I was thinking, but I was also thinking that SD card cost could add up. I guess you do save on the fact that you can file transfer rather then having to capture. What is an 8g running these days? I have a few 16g for my Nikon d40x (whick I'll be looking to replace if the d90 really is the best of both worlds!), but I bought those quite a while back... looks like I'll have to head down to Best Buy!!!

Oh and a second question, I notice the mention of B&H a lot, and I see quite a few stores on ebay selling packages with 3-5 lenses. Any thoughts on the best place to buy?
 
I think mine was 60 something... not really too bad. I've yet to fill it up.

Beware of prices that are too good to be true, counterfeit high-speed memory cards are a major problem, scammers relabel cheap cards of the same capacity. Most users don't even notice until its too late and the seller has moved on. Best to buy them only from a place you trust.
 
Thebes said:
I don't see the 5 minute limit as a large problem for filming a movie. It would be a problem for someone filming their kid's play at school maybe, where they don't want a few second break in the footage. How often in the real world do you shoot for more than 5 minutes in one take?

File size seems to vary with image detail and exposure. Expect 600 MB for 5 minutes, but I have one that is low key that is only 420MB for 5 minutes.

I am using a SanDisk Extreme III 8gb that's rated for 20mbps. There are some that are special 30mbps, but I don't see the need at the camera's current bitrate. Beware there are 8gb SDHC cards that might not do the 13 or so mbps the D90 puts out on HD... dunno what happens with them but they might not fail gracefully.
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How much is the Sansdisk III 8gb? Is that just a regular SD card?
 
MyFilmPro said:
Yeah, that's what I was thinking, but I was also thinking that SD card cost could add up. I guess you do save on the fact that you can file transfer rather then having to capture. What is an 8g running these days? I have a few 16g for my Nikon d40x (whick I'll be looking to replace if the d90 really is the best of both worlds!), but I bought those quite a while back... looks like I'll have to head down to Best Buy!!!
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I find the local PC stores in Van the best place to buy memcards. The box stores are always overpriced. Try NCIX, which is local to you. You looking at about $60 CAN for name brand 16GB.
 
there's also anitec on kingsway. near the mcdonalds at kingsway and victoria. they have stuff when you walk in too. ncix has to go to the back and fetch the stuff (but i do buy from ncix a lot because they have better prices)
 
With my current cameras, I can do all my capturing right on my computer through Firewire. With the exception of the HDMI abilities of the D90, can I use the USB connection in a similar fashion? Or is USB just for transfering the data from the memory card?
 
Thebes said:
How often in the real world do you shoot for more than 5 minutes in one take?
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Heh. For the videos I work on, I let it roll till the end of tape. I find working with three full video tracks (set for three different shots) and 1 audio in post a lot more efficient than working with a whole mess of different takes.

I sync the three video tracks to the audio, and do my cutting from there.

Otherwise I am spending way too much time synching all my different video clips to all the different audio clips.
 
very cool
question about the sandisk extreme III 30MB/s edition. Anybody know when in september its due to be released? So far i can only see it on B&H photo but nowhere else. Not on amazon.com, not on bestbuy, not on adorama, not at ritz. etc
 
Wayno said:
With my current cameras, I can do all my capturing right on my computer through Firewire. With the exception of the HDMI abilities of the D90, can I use the USB connection in a similar fashion? Or is USB just for transfering the data from the memory card?
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I'm curious about this, too. Any D90 owners used the USB-to-HD method? Or does it choke?
 
Car3o said:
nobodys' really answered, but what's the best write rate for this camera? 20mb/s and up?
and is it better to get a SD card or CF

i was thinking about this

http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3584315&CatId=3642
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The D90 takes SD cards, CF cards are much larger and can not be used with it. I am not sure if that card is fast enough, I am using the Extreme III at 20mbps. It would be best to check with your vendor to be sure the card is fast enough.
 
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