If you're not already aware, Sony is hosting an online virtual expo this Thursday.
Anyone who would like the opportunity to ask questions and/or chat with dozens of Sony XDCAM staffers ought to sign up. Unless you're headed to NAB, this is a rare opportunity.

HD Creation & Workflow Online Expo | Home (http://pro.sony.com/bbsccms/ext/onlineexpo09/OnlineExpoHome.html)

See you there.
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Doug
Vortex Media: VIDEO & PHOTO Tools and Training (http://www.VortexMedia.com)

What's the cost? Trying to get the better part of the day off to sit in front of a computer should be a hoot!

It's free or rather "complimentary" Perrone. Mentioned on the linked page albeit in an obscured manner.

I have a revenue-generating gig on thursday and would really like to attend this. But revenue takes priority these days. :-|

If someone from our little community here at DVi does this event, could you please, please write up a little summary?

I might be able to have a quiet day that day. I'll see if I can attend.

I am not sure if I will be finnishef in time for this event, if not can someone ask the question about a Sony recommended HD - SD workflow

I signed ups weeks ago, but I haven't had any kind of reply from Sony.

Thank you Doug for taking the time to post this and providing us with the heads up. An innovative outreach to those of us unable to travel to the big convention cities. Also a green approach with consideration to the economic realities of all concerned. Cheers!

There's also this:

https://www.rewardingrecordingmer.com/email_body.html

Next thing you know, NAB will be gone!

After registering I received an reminder on January 9th which also mentioned that I'd be getting an email with the link the day of the show (tomorrow by my time).

Now I have to figure out how one can buy the show demo equipment off the show floor at the end of the day.

I signed ups weeks ago, but I haven't had any kind of reply from Sony.

I went back and found the original e-mail. It stated: "You will receive a link to the show via email on the day of the event."

Hmmm, that seems to be cutting it kind'a close. It's "the day of the event" and as of 6:30AM it still hasn't arrived.

I went back and found the original e-mail. It stated: "You will receive a link to the show via email on the day of the event."

Hmmm, that seems to be cutting it kind'a close. It's "the day of the event" and as of 6:30AM it still hasn't arrived.


I haven't got my link either, and it's 11:30am here in the uk.

Paul.

Ditto! Where did they go?

Starts in 30 minutes and no e-mail with link as promised.

Maybe they canceled due to a lack of interest.

I registered and got my email.

I registered and got my email.

Can you give us the link?

I am registered and have been confirmed a few days ago

yet

I also find myself patiently awaiting a mail with the link, but if it starts @ 9 am EST, that makes it when?????(finished atually)

it is now 21h40 on Jan the 15th in China and is supposed to run from 09h00 - 20h00 EST...

I´m at a bit of a loss

Hey folks, the Sony website states that the web event will begin 9AM, EST. That's USA time. Sorry for those in Aus. and waiting. It's 8:30am here in US, and I haven't gotten an e-mail link yet either, but I'm not suprised... it's now 30 minutes before it's to begin.

Wrote "support" this is their reply:

Hi Jay,

This won't be emailed to you until 9am ET today.

In the meantime, here is the link. Please keep in mind the show doesn't open until 9am ET:

https://vts.inxpo.com/scripts/InXpo.nxp?LASCmd=AI:4;F:APIUTILS!10&ShowKey=1405

Thanks.
Sharon

8:47AM and no email link either despite getting a reminder on January 9.

Jay! Thanks for the info! I guess those of us receiving nothing will just stand by.

Arrived 9:02AM EST

Me, too, Craig.

We're in!

Floor is noisy but I don't see anyone. Hey, where's coffee and bagels?

Im in too, so what do you guys recommend to check out?

Sami

Check it all out!

Wow, Alex Shapiro looks just as good online as he does in person...

Sony Companion looks interesting.
It's a fast field transfer device for SxS and apparently will work with SD as well with adaptor.

250GB HD
8GB SxS less than 2.5min so it seems to be 10x transfer speed.

The Companion looks like just what I need, but $2,000? Yikes!
Pete

Companion list price is supposedly around $2000 coming in 30 days. So it's as much as a 15" MacBookPro with Express port (although it has more storage).

Sony Companion looks interesting.
It's a fast field transfer device for SxS and apparently will work with SD as well with adaptor.

250GB HD
8GB SxS less than 2.5min so it seems to be 10x transfer speed.

Thanks, Craig, where did you find that?

Jay:

Convention Center > XDCAM EX booth > Content > New product.

Thank you, Chris!