HDV Deck compatible with A1 "frame" recording

Rob Cook · February 2nd, 2008, 11:45 PM

My bad, it was the Canon USA site. Did not look hard except for the price, and it was $999.00 not $1300.00. That is still a lot of cash. Even $650.00 is high. I have spent over $1000 bucks, plus my time, on DV Tapes and I feel like I’m dumping money/time down the drain.

That’s why I asked about the FireStore C and that work flow.

Thanks

RC

Michael Liebergot · February 3rd, 2008, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob Cook

My bad, it was the Canon USA site. Did not look hard except for the price, and it was $999.00 not $1300.00. That is still a lot of cash. Even $650.00 is high. I have spent over $1000 bucks, plus my time, on DV Tapes and I feel like I’m dumping money/time down the drain.

That’s why I asked about the FireStore C and that work flow.

Thanks

RC

Ron a Firestone will work great to create a tapeless work flow. The problem comes when using 2 or more cameras the same way. Where you would need 1-2 Firestores for each camera. My shoots tend to be 8-12 hours long.

Actually I would prefer the nNovia HD drives. As the drives are hot swappable. More of an initial investment. But cheaper in the long run. One drive per camera, and an extra disk for backup and swapping out if needed.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._HDV_Hard.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Cartridge.html

Chris Hurd · February 3rd, 2008, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob Cook

$1300.00 for the HV20...

The MSRP for the HV20 has *never* been higher than $1099. The previous model HV10 briefly sold for $1299 but that was a long time ago. Remaining HV20 stock is currently selling for $650 to $750 until they're gone. The model replacing it, the VIXIA HV30, will list for $1000.

Avoid any dealer selling at prices higher than what I've posted here. Hope this helps,

Rob Cook · February 3rd, 2008, 02:51 PM

Michael , Thanks for the info, looking at it that way I could see why the HV20 would be very beneificial and practical. I always find myself dreading the tape upload. Im saving for the Firestore C.

Thanks again.

Brian Overman · March 20th, 2008, 08:45 PM

I have seen lots of talk about using a HV20/30 as a capture device. Does the HV10 have the ability to handle the 24F/30F footage as well?

Lloyd Coleman · March 20th, 2008, 08:54 PM

Yes, works well for 1080i as well as Canon 24f and 30f.

February 2nd, 2008, 11:45 PM	#136
Rob Cook Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 99	My bad, it was the Canon USA site My bad, it was the Canon USA site. Did not look hard except for the price, and it was $999.00 not $1300.00. That is still a lot of cash. Even $650.00 is high. I have spent over $1000 bucks, plus my time, on DV Tapes and I feel like I’m dumping money/time down the drain. That’s why I asked about the FireStore C and that work flow. Thanks RC

February 3rd, 2008, 02:51 PM	#139
Rob Cook Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 99	HV20 would be very beneificial and practical Michael , Thanks for the info, looking at it that way I could see why the HV20 would be very beneificial and practical. I always find myself dreading the tape upload. Im saving for the Firestore C. Thanks again.

March 20th, 2008, 08:45 PM	#140
Brian Overman New Boot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 11	HV10 for XH-A1 Capture? I have seen lots of talk about using a HV20/30 as a capture device. Does the HV10 have the ability to handle the 24F/30F footage as well?

March 20th, 2008, 08:54 PM	#141
Lloyd Coleman Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 256	Yes, works well for 1080i as well as Canon 24f and 30f.