JVC HD 250U and Hard Drive Storage at DVinfo.net

Ronald Wilk · October 6th, 2008, 09:21 AM

Hello:

I have been away from this forum for quite some time and may have missed an answer to my question but here it is anyway:
With the ultimate demise of the Firestore manufacturer, are there any alternative (camera mountable) direct to disc (tapeless) recording options available for the aforementioned camera?

Thank you in advance,
Ron

Ted Ramasola · October 6th, 2008, 11:04 AM

I think they are still selling this product on their webstore. And B&H still sell the firestore.

Ronald Wilk · October 6th, 2008, 11:52 AM

Yes, I understand that they are still selling the drives and apparently servicing them as well, however, if they are going chapter whatever, I would be hard pressed to buy a device that will not be supported in the future. On the other hand, it they are going out of business and do indeed represent the only direct to disk option for the JVC cameras, I wonder what JVC has planned to fill the gap?

Drew Cusick · October 6th, 2008, 02:31 PM

I am eagerly awaiting the release of these:

Sony Product Detail Page - HVRMRC1K

Robert Bale · October 6th, 2008, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew Cusick

I am eagerly awaiting the release of these:

Sony Product Detail Page - HVRMRC1K

OK will this work on the JVC HD 200s ????

Drew Cusick · October 6th, 2008, 07:34 PM

Unknown so far to me. I have not heard anything so far saying it would not work. But I do know that it works with cameras other than just Sony. It will work on Canon's line of cameras for sure.

Ronald Wilk · October 7th, 2008, 05:17 PM

Sounds interesting and I too will anxiously await it release but in the interim have sent a query to Sony in regards to HD 250 compatibility.

Ronald Wilk · October 13th, 2008, 07:50 PM

Just thought that I would mention that Sony never replied to my query ... probably too busy to respond to a small production company.

Drew Cusick · October 13th, 2008, 07:57 PM

Ive been hearing the end of October as a release date. Don't know any specifics though.

Rob Stowell · October 14th, 2008, 03:55 PM

Until we see something explicitly stating it will, somehow I suspect it won't work with hdv1 camcorders, alas. (Or is the canon hdv1?)
But.... since jvc and sony seem to have a licencing deal on the sysex card back, who knows? Maybe they could get together on a cf card option as well.
That, or a similar jvc- or third-party- unit, would be terrific. Will watch with great interest... thanks.

Joseph A. Benoit · October 14th, 2008, 04:57 PM

Hello
is Focus enchanment /firestore going out business
don't they have a new hard drive comming out the FOCUS 5.
I hope not i have one if something goes wrong who will fix it?

Joe

David Allen Smith · October 15th, 2008, 09:28 PM

JVC Unveils MR-HD100 Camera Mounted Portable Hard Disk Drive Media Recorder with Wi-Fi and Metadata Capabilities

EventDV.net: JVC Unveils MR-HD100 Camera Mounted Portable Hard Disk Drive Media Recorder with Wi-Fi and Metadata Capabilities

Ronald Wilk · October 19th, 2008, 11:09 AM

Hello:

Thank you for the link, however, a review of prior posts seems to suggest that the aforementioned drive is made by the same people who produce the Firestore and therein lies the problem.

Brian Standing · October 24th, 2008, 01:06 PM

Where are you getting your information that Focus Enhancements, Inc. is in trouble? Nothing about this on the Focus Enhancements site, nor in the Industry Announcements forum here at DV Info.

Got a link? Or is this just an idle rumor?

Shaun Roemich · October 24th, 2008, 01:37 PM

Reasonably well documented

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/focus-enh...ancements.html

October 6th, 2008, 09:21 AM	#1
Ronald Wilk Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boca Raton, Florida Posts: 116	JVC HD 250U and Hard Drive Storage Hello: I have been away from this forum for quite some time and may have missed an answer to my question but here it is anyway: With the ultimate demise of the Firestore manufacturer, are there any alternative (camera mountable) direct to disc (tapeless) recording options available for the aforementioned camera? Thank you in advance, Ron

October 6th, 2008, 11:52 AM	#3
Ronald Wilk Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boca Raton, Florida Posts: 116	Firestore Yes, I understand that they are still selling the drives and apparently servicing them as well, however, if they are going chapter whatever, I would be hard pressed to buy a device that will not be supported in the future. On the other hand, it they are going out of business and do indeed represent the only direct to disk option for the JVC cameras, I wonder what JVC has planned to fill the gap?

October 7th, 2008, 05:17 PM	#7
Ronald Wilk Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boca Raton, Florida Posts: 116	Sony device Sounds interesting and I too will anxiously await it release but in the interim have sent a query to Sony in regards to HD 250 compatibility.

October 13th, 2008, 07:50 PM	#8
Ronald Wilk Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boca Raton, Florida Posts: 116	Sony recorder Just thought that I would mention that Sony never replied to my query ... probably too busy to respond to a small production company.

October 14th, 2008, 04:57 PM	#11
Joseph A. Benoit Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Coconut Creek FL Posts: 291	Firestore Hello is Focus enchanment /firestore going out business don't they have a new hard drive comming out the FOCUS 5. I hope not i have one if something goes wrong who will fix it? Joe

October 6th, 2008, 11:04 AM	#2
Ted Ramasola Trustee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Allen, Texas U.S.A Posts: 1,117	I think they are still selling this product on their webstore. And B&H still sell the firestore.

October 6th, 2008, 02:31 PM	#4
Drew Cusick Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Posts: 65	I am eagerly awaiting the release of these: Sony Product Detail Page - HVRMRC1K

October 6th, 2008, 07:34 PM	#6
Drew Cusick Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Posts: 65	Unknown so far to me. I have not heard anything so far saying it would not work. But I do know that it works with cameras other than just Sony. It will work on Canon's line of cameras for sure.

October 13th, 2008, 07:57 PM	#9
Drew Cusick Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Posts: 65	Ive been hearing the end of October as a release date. Don't know any specifics though.

October 14th, 2008, 03:55 PM	#10
Rob Stowell Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 55	Until we see something explicitly stating it will, somehow I suspect it won't work with hdv1 camcorders, alas. (Or is the canon hdv1?) But.... since jvc and sony seem to have a licencing deal on the sysex card back, who knows? Maybe they could get together on a cf card option as well. That, or a similar jvc- or third-party- unit, would be terrific. Will watch with great interest... thanks.

October 15th, 2008, 09:28 PM	#12
David Allen Smith Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FTW Texas Posts: 77	JVC Unveils MR-HD100 Camera Mounted Portable Hard Disk Drive Media Recorder with Wi-F JVC Unveils MR-HD100 Camera Mounted Portable Hard Disk Drive Media Recorder with Wi-Fi and Metadata Capabilities EventDV.net: JVC Unveils MR-HD100 Camera Mounted Portable Hard Disk Drive Media Recorder with Wi-Fi and Metadata Capabilities

October 19th, 2008, 11:09 AM	#13
Ronald Wilk Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boca Raton, Florida Posts: 116	Mrhd100 Hello: Thank you for the link, however, a review of prior posts seems to suggest that the aforementioned drive is made by the same people who produce the Firestore and therein lies the problem.

October 24th, 2008, 01:06 PM	#14
Brian Standing Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 621	Where are you getting your information that Focus Enhancements, Inc. is in trouble? Nothing about this on the Focus Enhancements site, nor in the Industry Announcements forum here at DV Info. Got a link? Or is this just an idle rumor? __________________ http://www.prolefeedstudios.com/blog/ Documentary for the masses!

October 24th, 2008, 01:37 PM	#15
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