P2 Card alternative - Question

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Yveworth

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Hello

I just recently bought a used HVX. It's in good shape and I'm happy. However, it only came with a 8gb card and I really need, at the very least, one more 8gb card. But can't afford it at the moment.

However, One thing that DID come with the camera is a Cardbus adapter. Exact specifications are as follows:

Delkin Devices Cardbus Adapter
Cardbus 32 5 in 1
DD5-IN-1-CB

Here is a picture i found of my exact card: http://reefphoto.com/images/delkin/del.cb5.jpg


here is a newer version of it on the delkin site: http://www.delkin.com/shop/product.php?productid=72&cat=59&page=1




So getting at my question:

As you probably know, these cards are shaped just like a p2 card... they fit everywhere a p2 card fits only different is you put something else in it like an SD card.

Do you guys think its safe to buy 4 or 8 GB SD cards (Which are much cheaper) and put it in this adapter and then put the adapter in my HVX?

I have a 1 GB SD card ready to test but i'm kind of scared.

any opinions or suggestions?

-Yveworth
 
I think its probably safe, but it wont work. Do a search and you'll find there's much more to a p2 card than a few SD chips. Check out the used market for 8gb (or even 4) they're out there and can be had for a pretty good deal most of the time.
 
no. like jeff said - search the forum this has been tried again and again. it doesnt work.

your choices for HD on an hvx are: P2, firestore, or direct connect to a computer
 
I already know p2 is expenisve.... I imagine firestore is just as expensive... Is direct connect to computer just a matter of a firewire cable?

What's the cheapest? Can you point me in the right direction?
 
as far as cost per gig goes. it doesnt get much cheaper than a firewire cable and capable NLE.

but that approach isnt realistic for work in the field. so on pure price, firestore is cheaper per gig, but a firestore is as expensive as a new 16 gig card, and firestores come with their own concerns to deal with. - not to mention focus enhancements (the maker of the firestore) has filed for bankruptcy

search the forum - this has ALL been discussed ad nauseum.
 
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