The least expensive solution??

[soarprod]

Ok, check this one out - rechargable USB 2 laptop drive enclosure for $35. Runs for 2 hours on Li-Ion battery. Shoot to 1 4gb P2 card - download footage in camera to this puppy. (potential issues with storage reliability but hey, its cheap). 100GB 7200rpm laptop drives are under $200.

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/skusearch.hmx?SCriteria=AA30310

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[Contact_Therapy]

Nice find.

 

[soarprod]

here is another one - more complete

http://secure.serverlab.net/shop/me...8100&Category_Code=FlashPro&Store_Code=T00107

 

[Contact_Therapy]

Oh slick! Would a P2 card plug right into that?

 

[soarprod]

prolly not- not to mention, the device would have to recognise the p2 format (non standard) - thats why panasonic came out with their own version and its $1600

 

[Emanuel]

Real helps, thx soarprod! I appreciated the indie title: least expensive solution.

 

[Emanuel]

prolly not- not to mention, the device would have to recognise the p2 format (non standard) - thats why panasonic came out with their own version and its $1600

? Sorry I understand the english after "prolly not"(?). But the meaning without that key it seems to me a contradiction. May you better explain to me, please?

 

[soarprod]

probably it would not work with P2 (since it doesn't have a pcmcia card slot in the device) - furthermore (not to mention), if it did have a pcmcia slot, the device may only recognise pictures and not MXF video data. I guess the phrase "not to mention" would be like saying - "I dont want to overstate/exaggerate the point"

 

[Emanuel]

Thx for the answer!

furthermore (not to mention), if it did have a pcmcia slot, the device may only recognise pictures and not MXF video data.

So?!...maybe yes...

 

[Mr. Blonde]

A firewire capable enclosure would be a much better buy, usb 2 isn't as fast as fw.
Here's one recommended by Jarred...
http://www.dvvideo.com/shop/storage/buyEnclosurePortable.htm