AF200 Soon?

Lee Saxon said:
No camera for grown ups will ever use off-the-shelf SSDs. SATA ports are the flimsiest thing ever invented by anyone ever. Makes mini HDMI look like lemo. You'd get to use each SSD you bought about three times.
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That is complete BS. We have been using the same two REDMAG SSDs (which use a SATA connector) since the Epic came out (which is such a childish camera, right?), and have had no problems, and use those mags often between out Epic and Scarlet, with no problems. I have used the same two SSDs for my samurai for a feature shoot, a short, and several freelance projects over the past two months, again, no problems with daily use for two months. I have re-used each of those off the shelf samurai SSDs about 40 times in the past two months. I also have a stack of regular HDs that I use with a SATA reader that I have been using for years, again, no problems. I don't know how you are pluggin in your SSDs, but if they are only lasting three uses, the problem is you and not the SSDs.
 
I think you'll see the GH3 before the AF200. Goggling around, you'll start to hear about the AF100's replacement will be a months after the GH3 announcement. Its all still speculative, just goggling around finding bits, pieces and rumors.
 
Just worked with a well-known Rapper here in Atlanta, nice size crew(About 6), lots of lights (no HMIs) with an specked-out, a AF100 (PL Lens) and two GH2s. I was very surprised. Upon arrival on set, I expected to see a RED.
 
FWIW, the pre show emails I've been getting from NAB have paid-for blurbs from Panasonic touting the AF100. Doesn't look like they are going to replace it at NAB.
 
I can't imagine less than a two year cycle on the AF100. If they announce or even hint at something at NAB, would it come out before 2013? I think not personally.
 
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