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Joseph A. Benoit · August 11th, 2008, 03:33 AM

Hello
i was wondering if anybody has use the new FOCUS FS-5 DTE.
And whats your opinion,
and how it compares to Dr hd100.
i know the price is high.
Thanks
Joe

Gary Bettan · August 11th, 2008, 10:18 AM

we have no used the FS-5 with your cam, but so far we are very impressed with it. We put together a nice little FS-5 FAQ http://www.videoguys.com/fs5_faq.html

Gary

William Hohauser · August 11th, 2008, 04:35 PM

It's an interesting drive but it doesn't record 24p QuickTime and probably doesn't have the integration that the DR-HD100 has with the JVC ProHD cameras. It would be a reasonable guess that JVC will release a version of this drive soon after the FS-5 is introduced.

Cristian Stefanut · August 25th, 2008, 10:55 PM

Has anyone tried the FS-5 with a JVC Gy HD 201?

Thanks Guys
Chris

Shawn Anderson · August 25th, 2008, 11:22 PM

Focus said around 6 mos till a full integrated version will be available for the JVC's... Cant wait!

Brian Standing · September 4th, 2008, 01:49 PM

Wish it were cheaper... it's about 2/3 the price of a new HD-110!

Robert Bale · September 9th, 2008, 01:57 AM

Can some one give me an update, on if this unit will work on an australian JVC 201 most of the time i capture at 720p50.

I film weddings and are looking at doing same day edits, so i like the idea that i can edit as i go during the day.

Adam Grunseth · September 9th, 2008, 12:14 PM

I'm a little concerned that it says it uses the same hard drive as iPods. I loved that when the hard drive and my old Firestore died I was able to upgrade it quickly and cheaply with a larger laptop hard drive. I know its possible to buy iPod hard drives, but they are a lot more expensive. I'm also concerned about potential heat issues. There are rare stories of iPods overheating after being subjected to extended periods of video playback. I am curious how this device will cope without having a cooling fan in it.

Other then that I am really excited about this device. Not having the file size limit anymore is a HUGE plus for me. Also the ability to ad WiFi networking to it is great- not having to take the drive off the camera and plug it into my computer to transfer video is a nice feature as well.

Something I would like to see in whatever model they come up with that integrates with the ProHD cameras is the ability to generate its own timecode. Right now I can shoot totally tapeless- but each clip has its own timecode that starts at zero. If I want timecode I have to run a tape in the camera.

August 11th, 2008, 03:33 AM	#1
Joseph A. Benoit Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Coconut Creek FL Posts: 291	Focus FS-5 Hello i was wondering if anybody has use the new FOCUS FS-5 DTE. And whats your opinion, and how it compares to Dr hd100. i know the price is high. Thanks Joe

August 11th, 2008, 10:18 AM	#2
Gary Bettan Sponsor: Electronic Mailbox Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Glen Cove, NY Posts: 758	we have no used the FS-5 with your cam, but so far we are very impressed with it. We put together a nice little FS-5 FAQ http://www.videoguys.com/fs5_faq.html Gary __________________ Check out http://www.videoguys.com 800 323-2325 We are the video editing and live video production experts! DV InfoNet members save 5%! Use Coupon Code DVINFO5OFF

August 11th, 2008, 04:35 PM	#3
William Hohauser Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 2,650	It's an interesting drive but it doesn't record 24p QuickTime and probably doesn't have the integration that the DR-HD100 has with the JVC ProHD cameras. It would be a reasonable guess that JVC will release a version of this drive soon after the FS-5 is introduced. __________________ William Hohauser - New York City Producer/Edit/Camera/Animation

August 25th, 2008, 10:55 PM	#4
Cristian Stefanut Tourist Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1	FS-5 equivalent for JVC GY HD 201 Cameras? Has anyone tried the FS-5 with a JVC Gy HD 201? Thanks Guys Chris Last edited by Cristian Stefanut; August 25th, 2008 at 11:10 PM. Reason: misspelling

August 25th, 2008, 11:22 PM	#5
Shawn Anderson New Boot Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 18	Its coming Focus said around 6 mos till a full integrated version will be available for the JVC's... Cant wait!

September 4th, 2008, 01:49 PM	#6
Brian Standing Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 621	Wish it were cheaper... it's about 2/3 the price of a new HD-110! __________________ http://www.prolefeedstudios.com/blog/ Documentary for the masses!

September 9th, 2008, 01:57 AM	#7
Robert Bale Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: australia Posts: 407	Can some one give me an update, on if this unit will work on an australian JVC 201 most of the time i capture at 720p50. I film weddings and are looking at doing same day edits, so i like the idea that i can edit as i go during the day. __________________ Rob. www.rpbproductions.com robert@rpbproductions.com HD101/G5 Mac/4gig Ram/1TB HDD/30" Cinema Display/FCP.

September 9th, 2008, 12:14 PM	#8
Adam Grunseth Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 393	Concerns I'm a little concerned that it says it uses the same hard drive as iPods. I loved that when the hard drive and my old Firestore died I was able to upgrade it quickly and cheaply with a larger laptop hard drive. I know its possible to buy iPod hard drives, but they are a lot more expensive. I'm also concerned about potential heat issues. There are rare stories of iPods overheating after being subjected to extended periods of video playback. I am curious how this device will cope without having a cooling fan in it. Other then that I am really excited about this device. Not having the file size limit anymore is a HUGE plus for me. Also the ability to ad WiFi networking to it is great- not having to take the drive off the camera and plug it into my computer to transfer video is a nice feature as well. Something I would like to see in whatever model they come up with that integrates with the ProHD cameras is the ability to generate its own timecode. Right now I can shoot totally tapeless- but each clip has its own timecode that starts at zero. If I want timecode I have to run a tape in the camera.