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Loren Simons · December 17th, 2007, 05:08 PM

Would i get higher quality video if i recorded straight to a Firestone or something, compared to HDV tape?

Bill Busby · December 17th, 2007, 05:13 PM

No. It's all the same bits, no better, no worse.

Bill

Ken Wozniak · December 17th, 2007, 10:23 PM

I prefer to capture to Yokohama or BF Goodrich. As far as quality goes, I usually get whatever is on sale at Tire Rack. ;) Bill answered your question exceedingly well, so I'm just here to crack a joke or two and open my mind. However, I will throw in the comment that you should check out the differences between the standard Firestore FS4 and the Firestore FS4C for the Canon camcorders.

You know what would be sweet? If there was a Firestore-sized that captured straight from the component out jacks. I guess I basically want a PC shrunk down to Firestore size with a capture program built into ROM and solid state storage. All for under $2000. Is that too much to ask????

Oh, Loren...you got me started.

How about a capture device that fits into the MiniDV cassette well that would transfer data in pretty much the same way those cassette-to-portable CD player units work? Really, we can get 4GB of storage on a postage stamp size device. Stack 10 of those in a cassette-shaped box. What's holding us back??????????

*Patents applied for above devices by WozCo.

Kellen Dengler · December 17th, 2007, 10:56 PM

I agree with Ken fully about checking both out. I too am looking into a Firestore. I just got back a really long email from one of their reps about the differences between the 2 and comparison charts etc

I was initially looking into the FS4 solely on price, but then I found out that it doesn't fully support all Canon HDV codecs without converting and blah blah blah so I am now going with the FSC as soon as I can pony up the cash.

Loren Simons · December 18th, 2007, 03:03 AM

hahahah thanks to all for your inputs, and yes those would be some crazy things! maybe someone should get on that?;) dont worry about me stealing ur ideas, most 15 year olds could never even fathom such thoughts!

December 17th, 2007, 05:08 PM	#1
Loren Simons Major Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 288	High Quality Firestore Would i get higher quality video if i recorded straight to a Firestone or something, compared to HDV tape? __________________ Loren Simons

December 17th, 2007, 10:23 PM	#3
Ken Wozniak Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 179	I prefer to capture to Yokohama or BF Goodrich. As far as quality goes, I usually get whatever is on sale at Tire Rack. ;) Bill answered your question exceedingly well, so I'm just here to crack a joke or two and open my mind. However, I will throw in the comment that you should check out the differences between the standard Firestore FS4 and the Firestore FS4C for the Canon camcorders. You know what would be sweet? If there was a Firestore-sized that captured straight from the component out jacks. I guess I basically want a PC shrunk down to Firestore size with a capture program built into ROM and solid state storage. All for under $2000. Is that too much to ask???? Oh, Loren...you got me started. How about a capture device that fits into the MiniDV cassette well that would transfer data in pretty much the same way those cassette-to-portable CD player units work? Really, we can get 4GB of storage on a postage stamp size device. Stack 10 of those in a cassette-shaped box. What's holding us back?????????? *Patents applied for above devices by WozCo. __________________ Woz

December 18th, 2007, 03:03 AM	#5
Loren Simons Major Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 288	hahahah thanks to all for your inputs, and yes those would be some crazy things! maybe someone should get on that?;) dont worry about me stealing ur ideas, most 15 year olds could never even fathom such thoughts! __________________ Loren Simons

December 17th, 2007, 05:13 PM	#2
Bill Busby Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 959	No. It's all the same bits, no better, no worse. Bill

December 17th, 2007, 10:56 PM	#4
Kellen Dengler Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 118	I agree with Ken fully about checking both out. I too am looking into a Firestore. I just got back a really long email from one of their reps about the differences between the 2 and comparison charts etc I was initially looking into the FS4 solely on price, but then I found out that it doesn't fully support all Canon HDV codecs without converting and blah blah blah so I am now going with the FSC as soon as I can pony up the cash.