SDHC cards exclusively? at DVinfo.net

Scott Hayes · February 28th, 2009, 05:33 AM

Just curious if anyone has sold their SxS and been using SDHC exclusively?
Or is that too risky?

Paul Inglis · February 28th, 2009, 06:20 AM

If you don't have any SxS cards then you won't be able to overcrank! I think everyone has at least one SxS card if not more.

Paul Kellett · February 28th, 2009, 06:30 AM

1 sxs card for me, used rarely, transcend 16gb sdhc used 99% of the time.

Paul.

John Peterson · February 28th, 2009, 07:14 AM

Personally, I think it is a good thing that you can't overcrank very much using the SDHC cards. All one has to do is look at the EX1 and EX3 videos on Vimeo to see how much this technique is overused. It is actually a blessing when I can watch a video without people or objects zipping around at high speed for no artistic or practical reason except that nearly everyone else does it.

John

Nick Wilson · February 28th, 2009, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Peterson

It is actually a blessing when I can watch a video without people or objects zipping around at high speed for no artistic or practical reason except that nearly everyone else does it.

Sounds like undercranking or timelapse, for which SDHC works just fine.

:-)

Vincent Oliver · February 28th, 2009, 08:41 AM

I have never been that impressed with the overcranking feature. Maybe I would be if the speed could be increased from 60 to to say 120 or 240 using full 1920x1080 resolution.

I also wish that the LCD could be turned off when doing time lapse filming, at least this would save the battery

Paul Kellett · February 28th, 2009, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vincent Oliver

I also wish that the LCD could be turned off when doing time lapse filming, at least this would save the battery

Fold it away then, that switches the screen off.

Paul.

Ted OMalley · February 28th, 2009, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Kellett

Fold it away then, that switches the screen off.

Paul.

Paul,

I just tried following your directions and now my EX3's LCD is dangling by bundle if tiny wire strands. Is there a second step? ;-)

Sorry, couldn't help myself!

Erik Phairas · February 28th, 2009, 10:32 AM

I keep the 8 gig card in slot 1. I use slot 2 for my SDHC cards. BUT since I never use 24p I could overcrank all I want as often as I want with either card.

Vincent Oliver · February 28th, 2009, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Kellett

Fold it away then, that switches the screen off.

Paul.

I hadn't thought of that Paul. Must find my EX3 manual to see how to fold it.

Christopher Dye · February 28th, 2009, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Peterson

Personally, I think it is a good thing that you can't overcrank very much using the SDHC cards. All one has to do is look at the EX1 and EX3 videos on Vimeo to see how much this technique is overused. It is actually a blessing when I can watch a video without people or objects zipping around at high speed for no artistic or practical reason except that nearly everyone else does it.

John

I agree. It's the new zoom I guess. There's a lot of complaints out there of overusing a zoom lens, but not many about this. Before I bought an EX3, I spent quite a while looking for footage of the EX1 at normal speed. Almost every video out there was over/undercranked, but then again, I suppose most of the videos out there are people just experimenting with the cameras features. It started to get a little annoying though.

Paul Kellett · February 28th, 2009, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vincent Oliver

I hadn't thought of that Paul. Must find my EX3 manual to see how to fold it.

Oh EX3 sorry, i thought you were using an EX1, it doesn't say what you're using on your signature.

ATTENTION ALL EX3 USERS,, DO NOT TRY AND FOLD YOUR SCREEN AWAY !!
See Ted's post above for results.

Paul.

Duncan Craig · February 28th, 2009, 01:07 PM

I bought my EX1 without any cards, so I'm using SD only.
Although I've only had three shoots so far with it.

Jason Davenport · February 28th, 2009, 06:44 PM

I've got all the SDHC stuff but never use it, can't get passed the time it take to transfer, with clip browser and CRC. All my shoots end with me downloading to clients portable HD and hearing them "is it ready yet?" I can't say yes, in one hour....

Paul Joy · February 28th, 2009, 06:58 PM

I like the over-cranking effect personally, I think it enhances emotion and feeling, especially when shooting people. Yes, it is probably over-used but that doesn't mean it's not useful.

I have 48Gb of SxS, if I needed more recording space I would buy more SxS. As much as the MxR stuff seems reliable, I just like knowing that the media I'm writing too has the added headroom / bandwidth.

It's a bit like using normal DV tape in an HDV cam, it usually works just fine but you know the first time it loses you footage will be the worst time it could possibly happen.

I guess it's just a case of SxS being reasuringly expensive :)

February 28th, 2009, 05:33 AM	#1
Scott Hayes Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 692	SDHC cards exclusively? Just curious if anyone has sold their SxS and been using SDHC exclusively? Or is that too risky?

February 28th, 2009, 06:30 AM	#3
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February 28th, 2009, 08:41 AM	#6
Vincent Oliver Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chislehurst, London Posts: 1,724	I have never been that impressed with the overcranking feature. Maybe I would be if the speed could be increased from 60 to to say 120 or 240 using full 1920x1080 resolution. I also wish that the LCD could be turned off when doing time lapse filming, at least this would save the battery __________________ Eyes are a deaf man’s ears. Ears are a blind man’s eyes

February 28th, 2009, 10:32 AM	#9
Erik Phairas Major Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 628	I keep the 8 gig card in slot 1. I use slot 2 for my SDHC cards. BUT since I never use 24p I could overcrank all I want as often as I want with either card. __________________ EX3, Q6600 Quad core PC - Vista 64, Vegas 8.1 64bit, SR11 b-cam

February 28th, 2009, 01:07 PM	#13
Duncan Craig Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 660 Images: 10	I bought my EX1 without any cards, so I'm using SD only. Although I've only had three shoots so far with it. __________________ FCPX/LS300/EX1/FS100/GoPro/Vinten/HotHead/Jib/Track/Dedos/Lightstorm/Coollights

February 28th, 2009, 06:20 AM	#2
Paul Inglis Major Player Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: British Isles Posts: 415	If you don't have any SxS cards then you won't be able to overcrank! I think everyone has at least one SxS card if not more.

February 28th, 2009, 07:14 AM	#4
John Peterson Major Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Monroe, NY Posts: 703	Personally, I think it is a good thing that you can't overcrank very much using the SDHC cards. All one has to do is look at the EX1 and EX3 videos on Vimeo to see how much this technique is overused. It is actually a blessing when I can watch a video without people or objects zipping around at high speed for no artistic or practical reason except that nearly everyone else does it. John

February 28th, 2009, 06:44 PM	#14
Jason Davenport Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 131	I've got all the SDHC stuff but never use it, can't get passed the time it take to transfer, with clip browser and CRC. All my shoots end with me downloading to clients portable HD and hearing them "is it ready yet?" I can't say yes, in one hour....

February 28th, 2009, 06:58 PM	#15
Paul Joy Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 627	I like the over-cranking effect personally, I think it enhances emotion and feeling, especially when shooting people. Yes, it is probably over-used but that doesn't mean it's not useful. I have 48Gb of SxS, if I needed more recording space I would buy more SxS. As much as the MxR stuff seems reliable, I just like knowing that the media I'm writing too has the added headroom / bandwidth. It's a bit like using normal DV tape in an HDV cam, it usually works just fine but you know the first time it loses you footage will be the worst time it could possibly happen. I guess it's just a case of SxS being reasuringly expensive :) __________________ Blog: www.pauljoy.com Company: www.videotrader.co.uk Last edited by Paul Joy; March 1st, 2009 at 06:38 AM.