ATOMOS Subforum?

Peter Corbett · November 22nd, 2011, 04:36 PM

No pull with the colonies I'm afraid! I have been using the WD 500gb spinner which has been excellent and has exhibited no issues or dropped frames when swishing the camera around. I also have the 160gb Intel SSD on order, but it won't arrive before I head off to location.

David Elkins · November 22nd, 2011, 07:19 PM

For what it's worth, my months old order at B&H went from "pending" to "sent to warehouse" today. I like that change. We'll see if I get a shipping notification soon.

James Kuhn · November 22nd, 2011, 08:59 PM

To all...I saw a YouTube review of the 'Ninja' from the UK. It was a 'field' review, I was particularly impressed with how the gentleman turned off the recorder, kicked up the 'mid-level spreader' with his foot and moved-on to his next location. The fellow was using a Hitachi 'spinning disc' hard drive. Apparently 'spinning discs' are fairly robust.

J.

Jerry Porter · November 23rd, 2011, 07:29 AM

Looks like they are in stock at B&H this morning. I really wish it had 1080p 29.97 setting and I would be ordering one this week.

Phil Hanna · November 23rd, 2011, 09:00 PM

My Samurai is on its way. I got a call from my supplier this afternoon. I should have it by Wednesday next!
Phil

Greg Waite · November 23rd, 2011, 10:15 PM

well guys, have been using my samurai for a bit now:
did not work well in chopper - i think to much vibration... had it sitting on seat, but it was a small chopper so not a gereat test, it was dropping out of record after 10 - 15 sec. have used to shoot some commercials and a concert - vision is great, a little bit of difference in levels from tape and samurai.. still looking into that one. long form recording was good - longest clip was about 90 mins...but i can not get any analogue audio to record, going from audio out on my xlh1 to analogue audio in, can moniter audio, but it does not record...... have passed problem to atmos - lets see what happens...
also win xp (service pack 2) does not see the drive... am informed you need service pack 3... have not done that as yet.....
is anyone else using with an xlh1?
greg

James Kuhn · November 23rd, 2011, 10:53 PM

Greg...great news! Thanks for the 'field report'. Got a question. Were you using a 'spinning disc' HDD or a solid state SSD? If it was dropping out using an SSD, that's a bit disappointing, but there are limitations to everything.

Since I can only live vicariously through others, until my vendor gets it 'in-stock', please keep those 'field reports' coming.

J.

Greg Waite · November 24th, 2011, 01:51 AM

using spinning disk... i think a solid stae will be needed for some shoots....hopefully price will come down on them soon....
greg

Jerry Porter · November 24th, 2011, 07:10 AM

Will it record at 29.97??

James Kuhn · November 24th, 2011, 09:59 AM

Thanks Greg! I suspect using an SSD in that application, i.e., high vibration environment, would have been a better choice. I bought an Intel X25 160GB SSD in preps for receiving my 'Samurai', just for those occasions where vibration is a problem.

Thanks for the timely response.

J.

Bob Willis · November 24th, 2011, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerry Porter

Will it record at 29.97??

No recording at 29.97 is not an option for me. If they don't provide this option I will have to go with the nanoflash.

Jerry Porter · November 24th, 2011, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Willis

No recording at 29.97 is not an option for me. If they don't provide this option I will have to go with the nanoflash.

I will too.

James Kuhn · November 24th, 2011, 08:35 PM

Jerry/Bob...since I'm a 'video Newbie', I don't understand why 29.97 frame-rate is so important. This question is probably really stupid, but I'm trying to understand why certain 'specific' frame-rates, like 29.97, are so desirable.

Thanks,

J.

Bob Willis · November 24th, 2011, 09:25 PM

I need to be able to record in whatever format my client requires whether that is 24p,30p or 60i. Nearly all broadcast clients want footage supplied in a 1080 30p format. Therefore I need to be able to record at 29.97 to have the ability to offer my clients what they need.

Jerry Porter · November 24th, 2011, 09:35 PM

29.97 is broadcast standard.

November 22nd, 2011, 04:36 PM	#76
Peter Corbett Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Victoria Australia Posts: 246	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? No pull with the colonies I'm afraid! I have been using the WD 500gb spinner which has been excellent and has exhibited no issues or dropped frames when swishing the camera around. I also have the 160gb Intel SSD on order, but it won't arrive before I head off to location. __________________ Peter Corbett Powerhouse Productions www.php.com.au

November 22nd, 2011, 07:19 PM	#77
David Elkins Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 147	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? For what it's worth, my months old order at B&H went from "pending" to "sent to warehouse" today. I like that change. We'll see if I get a shipping notification soon. __________________ www.elkinseye.com

November 22nd, 2011, 08:59 PM	#78
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? To all...I saw a YouTube review of the 'Ninja' from the UK. It was a 'field' review, I was particularly impressed with how the gentleman turned off the recorder, kicked up the 'mid-level spreader' with his foot and moved-on to his next location. The fellow was using a Hitachi 'spinning disc' hard drive. Apparently 'spinning discs' are fairly robust. J.

November 23rd, 2011, 07:29 AM	#79
Jerry Porter Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Satellite Beach, Fl Posts: 784	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? Looks like they are in stock at B&H this morning. I really wish it had 1080p 29.97 setting and I would be ordering one this week.

November 23rd, 2011, 09:00 PM	#80
Phil Hanna Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indian Rocks Beach, FL Posts: 165	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? My Samurai is on its way. I got a call from my supplier this afternoon. I should have it by Wednesday next! Phil

November 23rd, 2011, 10:15 PM	#81
Greg Waite Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: toowoomba australia Posts: 47	Re: ATOMOS well guys, have been using my samurai for a bit now: did not work well in chopper - i think to much vibration... had it sitting on seat, but it was a small chopper so not a gereat test, it was dropping out of record after 10 - 15 sec. have used to shoot some commercials and a concert - vision is great, a little bit of difference in levels from tape and samurai.. still looking into that one. long form recording was good - longest clip was about 90 mins...but i can not get any analogue audio to record, going from audio out on my xlh1 to analogue audio in, can moniter audio, but it does not record...... have passed problem to atmos - lets see what happens... also win xp (service pack 2) does not see the drive... am informed you need service pack 3... have not done that as yet..... is anyone else using with an xlh1? greg

November 23rd, 2011, 10:53 PM	#82
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? Greg...great news! Thanks for the 'field report'. Got a question. Were you using a 'spinning disc' HDD or a solid state SSD? If it was dropping out using an SSD, that's a bit disappointing, but there are limitations to everything. Since I can only live vicariously through others, until my vendor gets it 'in-stock', please keep those 'field reports' coming. J.

November 24th, 2011, 01:51 AM	#83
Greg Waite Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: toowoomba australia Posts: 47	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? using spinning disk... i think a solid stae will be needed for some shoots....hopefully price will come down on them soon.... greg

November 24th, 2011, 07:10 AM	#84
Jerry Porter Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Satellite Beach, Fl Posts: 784	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? Will it record at 29.97??

November 24th, 2011, 09:59 AM	#85
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? Thanks Greg! I suspect using an SSD in that application, i.e., high vibration environment, would have been a better choice. I bought an Intel X25 160GB SSD in preps for receiving my 'Samurai', just for those occasions where vibration is a problem. Thanks for the timely response. J.

November 24th, 2011, 08:35 PM	#88
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? Jerry/Bob...since I'm a 'video Newbie', I don't understand why 29.97 frame-rate is so important. This question is probably really stupid, but I'm trying to understand why certain 'specific' frame-rates, like 29.97, are so desirable. Thanks, J.

November 24th, 2011, 09:25 PM	#89
Bob Willis Major Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 292	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? I need to be able to record in whatever format my client requires whether that is 24p,30p or 60i. Nearly all broadcast clients want footage supplied in a 1080 30p format. Therefore I need to be able to record at 29.97 to have the ability to offer my clients what they need.

November 24th, 2011, 09:35 PM	#90
Jerry Porter Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Satellite Beach, Fl Posts: 784	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? 29.97 is broadcast standard.