I received 2 MxRs from ya Ross. Overall they have worked great for me. The only problem I have with them is...

On the EX3 it's a hard to get MxR out of the slot closest to the audio controls. I have to get pliers to pull it out. Maybe they are a tad too big? I don't really have a problem with it.. You're saving me thousands of dollars that I do not have. I just do not want to crush the card w/ the pliers on accident!

Is it just me? does anyone else have this issue?


Hi James,


Thanks for your patience. I finally got to test an EX3 with a range of our cards this week.

I took a selection of cards with me, from ones I had measured as being at spec., to ones I knew from measuring were on the very outside of specification.

What I found was, and I have to keep referring to statistics to help me understand and explain this,... during manufacture there is a normal distribution of widths of cards. For any given size there will be cards that are under, some that are over specification, distributed around the mean size, which is our specification. The distribution is always in a bell curve, which means most will be fine, but a small number will fall outside of what is acceptable.

Slot B on an EX1 is marginally smaller than Slot A, and the same from my testing applies to the EX3, with one small gotcha, if you try and insert a slightly wider card into the narrower slot B, because of the audio controls, can make it very difficult to remove.

As a result of your feedback, we have given the factory a new set of parameters to produce the card so that this will not happen in the future. We also know what to look for now in our own sampling.

What about you, I hear you ask, no problem, we will unconditionally replace any cards that are hard to insert/eject, and I will make sure that the card you receive in it's place is tested by hand to ensure that it fits and works. This offer is open to any EX3 user.

Just send us proof that you have sent the card back that doesn't fit and we will send out a replacement right away, so you can get back to shooting as quickly as possible.

Thanks for giving us the heads-up on the problem, we wouldn't have known about it otherwise, and I'll bet there are others suffering in silence, that's why we're always pleased to get feedback, good or bad, it's all helpful.

Ross, your adapter works fine in my EX1 with Sandisk 16GB.

Many thanks from Argentina!

Ernesto

Hey All,
I just have to say that the prompt service and customer support from Ross and Efilm team was great, I can't wait to put them through their paces.Ross, thanks for the gift too!
Mick

16GB Sony SxS - $750
MxR card - $35, Transcend Class 6 SDHC 16GB card -$30 - Total $65

32GB Sony SxS - $1425
MxR card - $35, Sandisk Ultra II 32GB -$150 - Total $185

Additionally one can
avoid the cost of laptop needed to bring to a shoot to offload on location
can sell the media to client who wants to walk with the camera masters instead of the additional cost of portable hard drive or optical disc and backup time on location.

I picked up my HF11 and four Sandisk Ultra II 32GB SDHC cards from Scott at TapeWorks Texas the cards were $145.00

Received three MxRs early this year and have used all three out in the field on a dramatic film. All three have functioned perfectly.
Thanks again, Ross!
Cheers
Chris

As a result of your feedback, we have given the factory a new set of parameters to produce the card so that this will not happen in the future. We also know what to look for now in our own sampling.

.

Does this mean that all new MXR's bought/shipped from now on will be of the new dimensions ?

I'm just about to buy some so would i be better of waiting for a while until the new ones start getting through.

Thanks.
Paul

I picked up my HF11 and four Sandisk Ultra II 32GB SDHC cards from Scott at TapeWorks Texas the cards were $145.00

Tapeworks is expecting another shipment on the Sandisk Ultra II 32GB SDHC cards soon!
As Brian mentioned, Tapeworks Price on these cards is $145.00

Please contact Tapeworks in the US Toll Free 866-827-3489 as these sale fast!

Best Regards,
Scott Cantrell
Tapeworks Texas Inc - HDVinfo Sponser
tapeworksscott@sbcglobal.net

Hi James,


Thanks for your patience. I finally got to test an EX3 with a range of our cards this week.

I took a selection of cards with me, from ones I had measured as being at spec., to ones I knew from measuring were on the very outside of specification.

What I found was, and I have to keep referring to statistics to help me understand and explain this,... during manufacture there is a normal distribution of widths of cards. For any given size there will be cards that are under, some that are over specification, distributed around the mean size, which is our specification. The distribution is always in a bell curve, which means most will be fine, but a small number will fall outside of what is acceptable.

Slot B on an EX1 is marginally smaller than Slot A, and the same from my testing applies to the EX3, with one small gotcha, if you try and insert a slightly wider card into the narrower slot B, because of the audio controls, can make it very difficult to remove.

As a result of your feedback, we have given the factory a new set of parameters to produce the card so that this will not happen in the future. We also know what to look for now in our own sampling.

What about you, I hear you ask, no problem, we will unconditionally replace any cards that are hard to insert/eject, and I will make sure that the card you receive in it's place is tested by hand to ensure that it fits and works. This offer is open to any EX3 user.

Just send us proof that you have sent the card back that doesn't fit and we will send out a replacement right away, so you can get back to shooting as quickly as possible.

Thanks for giving us the heads-up on the problem, we wouldn't have known about it otherwise, and I'll bet there are others suffering in silence, that's why we're always pleased to get feedback, good or bad, it's all helpful.


Ross thanks for getting back to me! The change sounds great. I think a buddy and I might go in and buy some to save on shipping! Because the cards are !$!@$n amazing.

cheers

Received my 2 M&R's today- overcranked, undercranked, shot an hour worth of 1080p, had my wife sit on them, threw 'm against the wall, drove my car over them, submerged them in hot&cold fluids and gave 'm to the dog to chew on... They're totally ruined.

Thanks a lot, Ross!

ps I lied about the dog and the cards work like a charm! (Sandisk Ultra II's and Transcend's 16 GB)

Does this mean that all new MXR's bought/shipped from now on will be of the new dimensions ?

I'm just about to buy some so would i be better of waiting for a while until the new ones start getting through.

Thanks.
Paul


Hi Paul,

Once we became aware of a problem, we have checked every card going out, and pulled any that are out of specification.

As a result of this problem we unpacked and checked by hand all of stock on hand, and while we were at it, tested each card in an EX1. We've only pulled 5 in the last batch of 500 for thickness problems, and all passed the test shoot in our EX1's. But still too many for us. I'd hate to be on a shoot and trying to change cards and the dang card is stuck in slot B and I forgot my tweasers!

The dimensions of the card are the same, what has changed is that we have asked them to check each card before they pack it to ensure it is in specification. In other words we want a smaller standard deviation of sizes, and we want to ensure that any oversize card is pulled before getting to us.

In answer to your question, all cards we have sent out for the last three days have been at the new specifications, and any that anyone has problems with before that, let us know and we will replace them no problem.

I just received my MxR Express card and bought 2 SanDisk Ultra II cards for it. The cards work beautifully in my EX-1. I can record and play back within the camera just fine. Unfortunately, when I put the MxR card reader with SanDisk into my MacBook Pro, it won't show up on my desktop. To be sure it was not the computer, I installed one of my known Sony SxS cards into the slot and it worked perfectly. I then took the MxR card system and tried it in my Sony External reader hooked to my G-5 computer and had the same issue, it would not see the device. Again, I tested that system with the known Sony SxS card and it worked fine. So, I am stuck and confused. Why will the Sony EX-1 see everything fine, read and write, yet the two computers won't? Has anyone else had this issue? I have sent an eMail to Ross and I am sure he will respond soon. I just found this a little baffling.

Phil Hanna

Okay, maybe I am just old. I got an email back for Ross' company and I was under the impression, this reader/writer could be installed from the camera right into the MacBook Pros slot on the side of the computer. Just like I do with the Sony SxS cards. I found out now that you have to use an external card reader connected to the USB port. I did that with a SanDisk external card reader I use on my Olympus still camera and it worked. I sure wish it worked the way I was trying it from a convenience standpoint, but for the savings benefits over the expensive SxS cards, I can be put out a little bit!

Phil Hanna

Okay, maybe I am just old. I got an email back for Ross' company and I was under the impression, this reader/writer could be installed from the camera right into the MacBook Pros slot on the side of the computer. Just like I do with the Sony SxS cards. I found out now that you have to use an external card reader connected to the USB port. I did that with a SanDisk external card reader I use on my Olympus still camera and it worked. I sure wish it worked the way I was trying it from a convenience standpoint, but for the savings benefits over the expensive SxS cards, I can be put out a little bit!

Phil Hanna

Don't quite understand what you're saying. I plug the M&R right into the express card slot on the Macbook Pro, fire up Clip Browser, see, play back and copy all files and all's well...

Okay, maybe I am just old. I got an email back for Ross' company and I was under the impression, this reader/writer could be installed from the camera right into the MacBook Pros slot on the side of the computer. Just like I do with the Sony SxS cards. I found out now that you have to use an external card reader connected to the USB port. I did that with a SanDisk external card reader I use on my Olympus still camera and it worked. I sure wish it worked the way I was trying it from a convenience standpoint, but for the savings benefits over the expensive SxS cards, I can be put out a little bit!

Phil Hanna

Hi Phil,

I just wanted to clear up what we tested on the Mac.

We tested a MacBook Pro 2.2Ghz Intel Core 2 running 10.5.6, and FCP Studio 6.0.5.

We tested using the USB port using XDCAM transfer v2.7.0, and Clipbrowser v2.0.

We also tested the Expresscard slot using XDCAM transfer v2.7.0, and Clipbrowser v2.0.

Both methods allowed us to open the card, and transfer data, without error. Obviously the Expresscard interface ran much faster and is definitely superior.

We also tested a G5 2Ghz using the USB interface, and it ran fine. The Clipbrowser software is Intel based, so obviously won't run on G5.

Our mac guy is out shooting a wedding today, but we will get back to you tommorrow, sorry about that. Although I do remember him saying he likes to keep up to date with the latest releases, so that is where I'd start looking.

But let me say once more emphatically, it does work on MacBook Pro using the Expresscard interface.

So if the card is not recognised then it is most probably a driver issue. Which driver? Well I'm not the mac guy, ...standby.

Update:

Spoke to our Mac guy tonight, he suggested two things..

1). Run Applications>Utilities>Disk Utilities> and from here select the OS drive and run Repair Disk Permissions.

2). He tells me that he has run over 10 different MxR cards at different times on his Macbook Pro during our testing processes, and for real work, and he suggests, are you able to go to a Mac store or find any Mac that hasn't had the SxS driver installed, (to remove the possibility of conflict), and see if it mounts as a USB drive. If the Mac is a "clean" install, and it still doesn't mount, then it is most probably the card that is at fault.

Do you have more than one you can test on?

If not, and it won't load on a "clean" installed Mac, then we need to replace it, with one we will test on a Mac.

I appreciate the quick response as I knew you would provide. So, I do have the ability to take the MxR device directly out of my EX-1 and put it into the slot on the side of my Macbook Pro (2.33 GHZ) with Intel, and it should recognize the card? I will try the driver issue, however I regularly check on and install any new updates on this computer. A friend of mine also has the MxR system and I can ask him to test his card in this Mac. If it works, then we know it is not the driver and I will advise you so we can exchange the system. One more comment. Remember I said the card does not even show up on the desktop on insert. I could see the conflict issue if I were running a program like FCP or XDCAM Transfer, but I don't even get to that step. It just doesn't see the MxR system on insert.
It is amazing to shoot on a $40 ScanDisk card and get the same quality as my Sony $1,000 card! Thank your and your team for a wonderful product and great customer service.

Phil Hanna

Im wondering if Ross can make a cheaper P2 card?

Don't quite understand what you're saying. I plug the M&R right into the express card slot on the Macbook Pro, fire up Clip Browser, see, play back and copy all files and all's well...
That is the way I think it is supposed to work. I don't even see the card on the desktop. I just ran Disk Utility as Ross suggested, and I still have the same problem. My friend, Mike, has the MxR system as well and I will see if his card works in my machine and my card work/fails in his. It is possibly the MxR device.

Phil

Latest news on alliance between JVC and Sony on standardizing SxS. Very good news for all of us:

http://podcast.televisionbroadcast.com/TMD/two-minutedrill.mp3

That is the way I think it is supposed to work. I don't even see the card on the desktop. I just ran Disk Utility as Ross suggested, and I still have the same problem. My friend, Mike, has the MxR system as well and I will see if his card works in my machine and my card work/fails in his. It is possibly the MxR device.

Phil

Why not just buy a USB multicard (SD/CF/etc) and copy out from there? Isnt it less of a headache than copying taking out the SxS thus leaving your machine without SxS support when u are transferring overcrank media.. ? I doubt you'd any speed advantage copying out the files because your bottleneck is still the SD card itself.

Im wondering if Ross can make a cheaper P2 card?

Hi John,

What's P2?

Only joking....

That's a great idea, we'll have a look to see if there is something we can do, but we have a few announcements coming up in the EX1 area first....

But think of the hurdles.

PCMCIA interface would have little use beyond P2 and older computers
DVCProHD is 100mbps compared to XDCAM 35mbps. It seems Convergent Design can handle 100mbps using Flash cards though.

Hi John,

What's P2?

Only joking....

That's a great idea, we'll have a look to see if there is something we can do, but we have a few announcements coming up in the EX1 area first....

I use an imac .. no PCI Express slot & have been frustrated unloading large files from 16 GB Ultra ll cards via DigiCard USB SD reader.

So recently took a punt & ordered a MicroU2E-MV USB 2.0 - USB ExpressCard 34|54 Adapter to try with MxR adapters with Sandisk 16 GB Ultra ll cards.

Works a treat - plug in MXR with Ultra ll card .. very much faster than the SD reader - currently $34 US from: PC Card, ExpressCard, and FireWire Devices, Synchrotech (http://www.synchrotech.com)

Can you be more specific? I use Sandisk 12 in 1 reader for SDHC and I get 2x with ClipBrowser CRC on and 4x with CRC off. I can't imagine getting much faster than 4x.

I use an imac .. no PCI Express slot & have been frustrated unloading large files from 16 GB Ultra ll cards via DigiCard USB SD reader.

So recently took a punt & ordered a MicroU2E-MV USB 2.0 - USB ExpressCard 34|54 Adapter to try with MxR adapters with Sandisk 16 GB Ultra ll cards.

Works a treat - plug in MXR with Ultra ll card .. very much faster than the SD reader - currently $34 US from: PC Card, ExpressCard, and FireWire Devices, Synchrotech (http://www.synchrotech.com)

Using MicroU2E-MV USB 2.0 - USB ExpressCard 34|54 Adapter with MxR, I timed transfer of 3.87 GB file - 210 seconds = Approximately 18.42 MB per second.

With or without CRC checking in ClipBrowser?

That's about the same speed I'm getting with my Sandisk 12 in 1 reader with CRC off. That's about 4x.

Sandisk ImageMate 12-in-1 Reader Writer SDDR89A15 in Flash Memory Card Readers at JR.com (http://www.jr.com/sandisk/pe/SAD_SDDR89A15/)

The Sandisk Ultra II is rated at 15MB/s read but I've tested them to about 19MB/s

which is what we're both getting more or less.

I guess the one advantage is you don't have to take the SDHC our of the MxR.

Using MicroU2E-MV USB 2.0 - USB ExpressCard 34|54 Adapter with MxR, I timed transfer of 3.87 GB file - 210 seconds = Approximately 18.42 MB per second.

With or without CRC checking in ClipBrowser?

That's about the same speed I'm getting with my Sandisk 12 in 1 reader with CRC off. That's about 4x.

Sandisk ImageMate 12-in-1 Reader Writer SDDR89A15 in Flash Memory Card Readers at JR.com (http://www.jr.com/sandisk/pe/SAD_SDDR89A15/)

The Sandisk Ultra II is rated at 15MB/s read but I've tested them to about 19MB/s

which is what we're both getting more or less.

I guess the one advantage is you don't have to take the SDHC our of the MxR.

Sorry, not very familiar with Clip Browser CRC function, I mainly use XDCAM Transfer app .. yes it is a small convenience not having to remove the SD card.
yeah

BIG MISTAKE if you're not backing up your BPAV folders!
Transfer app rewraps to MOV. You're going to have a tough time handing those off to a non Final Cut Pro user (and it WILL happen unless you're only doing your own projects).
You also run the risk of a corrupted copy which is what CRC checks for.
You're also going to run into problems if you have a clip spanned across multiple cards.

Sorry, not very familiar with Clip Browser CRC function, I mainly use XDCAM Transfer app .. yes it is a small convenience not having to remove the SD card.
yeah

BIG MISTAKE if you're not backing up your BPAV folders!
Transfer app rewraps to MOV. You're going to have a tough time handing those off to a non Final Cut Pro user (and it WILL happen unless you're only doing your own projects).
You also run the risk of a corrupted copy which is what CRC checks for.
You're also going to run into problems if you have a clip spanned across multiple cards.

Thanks for tip , but I always archive BPAV if it's important footage.

Just to say that 10 MxR cards arrived today - and the 10 cards work absolutely fine in my EX1s, thank you Ross. Have married them with 10 Transcend 16gb cards and test recorded them all.

Hi Chris,

When we ended our testing phase on the MxR Expresscard we realised we had nothing to put the card into to protect it, or just as importantly make it look good in front of our corporate clients.

So we're producing a case based on the existing Sony SxS case, but instead of being dull dark grey it's bright ORANGE, so you can find them in a hurry, especially in the dark.

It has it's own label you can write on, so the idea which is a carry through for us from our DVCAM days, is to number each MxR and the case and then write only on the case.

They should be available in about 2-3weeks time.


We did look at cases for holding multiple cards at a time, but we couldn't get a consensus amongst ourselves on whether a multi-card holder would be soft or hard case, or even how many it should hold.

If anyone has a preference, ie
Soft vs Hard
No of cards
Other stuff we haven't even looked at..

let us know and we'll see what we can do.

Any further word on a case for the MxR cards? And also possibly - labeling suggestions for the MxR adaptor itself?

Ross

As far as MxR card holders and cases go, I'd suggest you looked at the Pelican series of SDHC card holders. Of course, they're Pelicans, so waterproof, etc., but they're incredible pieces of gear - bar that one Achilles heel that all of these bags and cases seem to have - and that is that you've got to put a piece of gaffer's on the top of it to identify which one is which.
I have four little Pelicans and four of the little Case Logic soft zippered cases. The Pelicans take 2 rows of 4 cards, the Case Logix, 2 rows of 3. Everything is black. No space or provision for labeling.
You can see how things can get confusing, especially fir the DIT who's doing all the handing out and collecting of cards...

So yeah, yellow! fantastic! hard cases please - think "dropped from 3ft (pocket height) an average of 60 times a day". Think label space - or at least a flat spot for the gaffer's tape. Think waterproof or at least moisture proof.

Maybe Pelican will get their act together and come out with something?
But until then...

Cheers!
Chris

Hi Ross,

my Sony PMW EX-3 the firmware is v1.02_0078

How do I update to firmware of the EX-3 to use MxR?

And to firmware it be not updated, doesn't MxR work?


Thank you

Hi Ross,

my Sony PMW EX-3 the firmware is v1.02_0078

How do I update to firmware of the EX-3 to use MxR?

And to firmware it be not updated, doesn't MxR work?


Thank you

As I mentioned in your post; you don't need to update the firmware on the EX-3 to use MxR Cards. It's the EX-1 that needs a firmware update. I use the MxR Cards without issue on my EX-3 and I haven't updated my firmware.

Hi Ross,

my Sony PMW EX-3 the firmware is v1.02_0078

How do I update to firmware of the EX-3 to use MxR?

And to firmware it be not updated, doesn't MxR work?


Thank you

Hi Eduardo,

I have tested the MxR against the latest version that is being installed here in Australia, as of Thursday this week, and it was version 1.03-0082 and it worked fine.

As others have said you won't need to update the firmware on the EX3, as it is a newer camera, and it already allows USB to talk to it.

But if you do decide to go to a later revision, it works fine.

Ross,

I have just received an e-mail saying... that you are no longer selling the MxR cards? I was thinking of buying some more off you.

Ross, I have just received an e-mail saying... that you are no longer selling the MxR cards? I was thinking of buying some more off you.

My understanding as of just an hour ago is that Ross is indeed still selling the MxR cards; I'll let Ross clarify this for himself, but so far these are the *only* Express Card adapters that have the official DV Info Net blessing.

If anybody here was spammed by email with statements to the contrary, then I apologize if that originated from some other member here... I'm not saying we're responsible for it, but I am taking steps to prevent that sort of thing from happening.

Ross,

I have just received an e-mail saying... that you are no longer selling the MxR cards? I was thinking of buying some more off you.

Hi Graeme,

As Oscar Wilde once said, “reports of my untimely demise are somewhat exaggerated”.

Graeme, it's business as usual. E-Films are selling MxR-Express cards as usual, handling support questions as usual, and trying to provide the best service we can, again as usual.

E-Films is as committed now as we have ever been to the MxR-Express card, and it's future, no change there.

You may not be aware, but we have hinted on the DVinfo site, a range of new products coming down the line shortly, and we're hoping their launch will coincide with NAB.

So I've got two cards here with your name on them. Can you hear them calling out, "Graeme come and get us".

Give an MxR-Express a good home today.

Hi Graeme,

As Oscar Wilde once said, “reports of my untimely demise are somewhat exaggerated”.



Actually it was Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens), who, upon reading his own obituary in the New York Journal, said, "the reports of my death are greatly exaggerated."

I know - you Aussies get the Irish and the Yanks mixed up.

Actually it was Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens), who, upon reading his own obituary in the New York Journal, said, "the reports of my death are greatly exaggerated."

I know - you Aussies get the Irish and the Yanks mixed up.

Say, that's right, it was Mark Twain, but it was witty enough to be Oscar Wilde!

This is the price you pay for too much time in the edit bay. It's got nothing to do with age, ok.

As Oscar Wilde once said, “reports of my untimely demise are somewhat exaggerated”.

Actually it was Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens), who, upon reading his own obituary in the New York Journal, said, "the reports of my death are greatly exaggerated."

I believe that statement was also uttered by Sir Paul McCartney once as well... a bit more recently than Wilde or Twain though (thanks Ronn for setting us straight there). Good to hear from you, Ross, and thanks for the clarification that MxR is still going strong.

Hi Ross,

When the awaited case for MxR card adaptater will be available ?

I've heard about the nice carrying solution from Case Logic the JDS-4 & JDS-6 (I'd prefer the JDS-4 caus' it will fit better in my backpack even if i put two of them) but infortunately the shipping cost to Europe are superior to 25$ (for a product that only cost 4$... I gave up) And as far as i know we just can't find them in EU... only US import...

So we (but I mostly mean I) count on you to provide a well designed case for your little babies... (MxR Rocks!)

P.S: A soft case would be better to fit in hiker's backpack (small soft cases like the JDS-4 are perfect) but i assume that corporates videographers would be much more interrested by black glossy hard cases to blow the eyes out of their beloved customers.

Best regards and thanks for your products.

Hi Graeme,
You may not be aware, but we have hinted on the DVinfo site, a range of new products coming down the line shortly, and we're hoping their launch will coincide with NAB.



Looking forward to your products!
Great work Ross.

One more time - great product, great service,
received two more with cases, love em,
many thanks and all the best!

I wish Sony could throw a nod to all the pioneers and entrepreneurs who have made SDHC work in the EX line. A third colleague of mine is going to go for the EX3 solely because they were sold on the 'SDHC plus Sunday Best SxS' economics.

Just ordered 2 MxR's + cases :) They shipped out in less than 24 hours - very cool. Thanks Ross
Looking forward to trying them.

Put in a order for some Transcend C6 16GB cards as well.

The cool thing is that 'just in case' you need more cards for whatever reason - you can hop over to a local best buy the night before a wedding and pick up a few SDHC cards.
I have five 16GB cards and two 8GB cards - but still sometimes i'm running right up to the edge. Always have to carry my HP 2133 in case I need to do a data dump - probably won't need that.

I saw a few people who tried the 32GB cards - anyone else try these - working out ok?

Thanks to everyone who provided all the excellent feedback - much appreciated

Paul

I wish Sony could throw a nod to all the pioneers and entrepreneurs who have made SDHC work in the EX line. A third colleague of mine is going to go for the EX3 solely because they were sold on the 'SDHC plus Sunday Best SxS' economics.

I raised this very point at a recent Sony Experience event - presented by Alister Chapman. The fact that SD cards were compatible with the EX3 gave me the final nod to make the camera purchase. The Sony Rep. tried very hard to convince me of the merits in using their own SxS cards, but in my opinion failed. For those rare times that I need to overcrank, I use the supplied 8gb card, otherwise for normal use, I use the Kensington adaptor together with a handful of Transcend 16gb cards - no problems at all.

I have just purchased a brand spanking shiny new 2.66 GHz, 350Gb MacBook Pro 17" with OS X 10.5.7.
Everything works like a dream.
I`ve done "Software Update" so all the Apple software, pre-installed, is up to date.
I`ve just loaded the latest EX Clip Browser from Sony-v.2.5, and loaded the SxS Driver into the system too.
My Sony SxS Cards faultlessly mount on the desktop when inserted into the MBP ExpressCard slot.
However, the MxR ExpressCard/16GB SanDisk and 16GB Transcend don`t mount-there`s no icon, nothing!!
Using the USB-ExpressCard Adaptor Cable mounts the MxR Cards fine but my colleagues who also use MxR Cards, say they can use both SxS and MxR Cards in the conveniant MBP Card slot.
My MxR Cards have been used for many months in full broadcast production with no problems whatsoever and I can easily, and faultlessly transfer files into my iMac with the USB Adaptor Cable but I would expect that the ExpressCard slot on the MBP should recognize the MxR Cards?!!
Is there a way to uninstall the SxS Driver to test if there is a conflict issue?

How frustrating.

my E-films MxR express card adapter seems to be slightly larger than the SxS card I own. It is harder to take out of my EX3 than the SxS. Is this normal? and does this have any effect on the connector pins inside the camera slots?

I doubt it's a serious enough issue to affect the connectors in the camera however yes, the MxR adaptors are slightly thicker. The other adaptors are around 0.3 to 0.5mm thinner depending on how I measured them with my dial vernier and fit better.

Hey Ross, Jigsaw, your UK stockist has MxR cards with cases. I unfortunately (sic) bought my four MxR cards prior to the cases being available. Tried to order them from your international site but you ain't selling to the UK. Jigsaw doesn't supply cases only. Solve that one mate. Please.