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Robin Probyn · July 26th, 2011, 01:26 AM

Hi there

Eventually I get the CF card back.. plug it into a USB reader.. it works fine !!! plays out from Nano fine.. down loaded it with shotput pro 4.. all fine..!!

I can only presume that the director and who ever else "tried" the card maybe didnt have software to view Sony XDCAM 422 HD.. although I would have thought it would have mounted at least.

I was out of the country and was just told "the card didnt work" .. so i guess bad timing,break down in communication .. and lesson learned bring spare reader.. the other reader does have a bent pin,, touching the one next to it.. now how that happened Iam not sure at all..!!!

So actually pretty good result.. as i thought/hoped originally .. just the card reader was down.. and the card and recording are fine.(Iam checking anyway with KLIX.. just because I have it now :)

Just wonder.. using mac book pro 10.6.8.. delkin 64 GB cards.. download software Shotput pro 4 to WD HDD.. 500 2.5 is fire wire card reader any faster than USB 2

Thanks

Bob Willis · July 26th, 2011, 08:35 AM

I think that this would qualify as one of the most confusing posts I have ever read.

But to answer your one question. Yes !!!!!

or was it a question?

Andy Mangrum · July 26th, 2011, 12:57 PM

Hello Robin,

Glad to see you confidence is restored, and to answer your Question,

A Firewire 400 or 800 Reader would be much faster than USB 2.0, even thou USB 2.0 Spec is 480Mb the threw put we have seen in internal testing might be around 20-25 MBs on Average , Where With Firewire 400 it is 35-40 MBs, and Firewire 800 is 70-80 MBs (Depending on if your Compact Flash card and internal Hard Drive is faster then the transmission Median.(Firewire, USB 2.0, USB3.0, eSata Etc )

Best Regards

Robin Probyn · July 26th, 2011, 06:22 PM

Ok many thanks.. recommendations for fire wire 800 reader..? or what not to get..

Andy Mangrum · July 27th, 2011, 10:17 AM

Hello Robin,

Depending on your setup will greatly determine the options available, and what may be the best "bang" for the buck, Overall Firewire 800 may be the best choice for a Mac Laptop, When considering the performance of the Compact Flash, and the Drive being Copied to.

As for purchasing I would suggest Contact Dan Keaton he can help you find the best solution for your needs.

Hope that Helps

Best Regards

Robin Probyn · July 27th, 2011, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Willis

I think that this would qualify as one of the most confusing posts I have ever read.

But to answer your one question. Yes !!!!!

or was it a question?

Hi Bob

Sorry it was a continuation from another post ..

July 26th, 2011, 01:26 AM	#1
Robin Probyn Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tokyo Posts: 590	confidence regained ! Hi there Eventually I get the CF card back.. plug it into a USB reader.. it works fine !!! plays out from Nano fine.. down loaded it with shotput pro 4.. all fine..!! I can only presume that the director and who ever else "tried" the card maybe didnt have software to view Sony XDCAM 422 HD.. although I would have thought it would have mounted at least. I was out of the country and was just told "the card didnt work" .. so i guess bad timing,break down in communication .. and lesson learned bring spare reader.. the other reader does have a bent pin,, touching the one next to it.. now how that happened Iam not sure at all..!!! So actually pretty good result.. as i thought/hoped originally .. just the card reader was down.. and the card and recording are fine.(Iam checking anyway with KLIX.. just because I have it now :) Just wonder.. using mac book pro 10.6.8.. delkin 64 GB cards.. download software Shotput pro 4 to WD HDD.. 500 2.5 is fire wire card reader any faster than USB 2 Thanks

July 26th, 2011, 08:35 AM	#2
Bob Willis Major Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 292	Re: confidence regained ! I think that this would qualify as one of the most confusing posts I have ever read. But to answer your one question. Yes !!!!! or was it a question?

July 26th, 2011, 12:57 PM	#3
Andy Mangrum Sponsor: Convergent Design Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Colorado Posts: 166	Re: confidence regained ! Hello Robin, Glad to see you confidence is restored, and to answer your Question, A Firewire 400 or 800 Reader would be much faster than USB 2.0, even thou USB 2.0 Spec is 480Mb the threw put we have seen in internal testing might be around 20-25 MBs on Average , Where With Firewire 400 it is 35-40 MBs, and Firewire 800 is 70-80 MBs (Depending on if your Compact Flash card and internal Hard Drive is faster then the transmission Median.(Firewire, USB 2.0, USB3.0, eSata Etc ) Best Regards __________________ Andy Mangrum, Tech Support Convergent Design, Inc

July 26th, 2011, 06:22 PM	#4
Robin Probyn Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tokyo Posts: 590	Re: confidence regained ! Ok many thanks.. recommendations for fire wire 800 reader..? or what not to get..

July 27th, 2011, 10:17 AM	#5
Andy Mangrum Sponsor: Convergent Design Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Colorado Posts: 166	Re: confidence regained ! Hello Robin, Depending on your setup will greatly determine the options available, and what may be the best "bang" for the buck, Overall Firewire 800 may be the best choice for a Mac Laptop, When considering the performance of the Compact Flash, and the Drive being Copied to. As for purchasing I would suggest Contact Dan Keaton he can help you find the best solution for your needs. Hope that Helps Best Regards __________________ Andy Mangrum, Tech Support Convergent Design, Inc