The new KA-MR100 media recorder (XDCAM EX) at DVinfo.net

Simon Glidewell · March 15th, 2009, 09:41 AM

Hello all,

Does anyone know if the new KA-MR100 XDCAM EX media recorder will work with the GY-HD111E and the GY-HD110E cameras? If so how does it plug into the camera if you use a V-lock battery system? Also does the DR-HD100 hard disc drive work with the above cameras? Likewise, how does this attach to the camera with a V-lock battery system? Can these two media recorders, plus batteries be attached to the above cameras at the same time, like the GY-HD200 series? Sorry about all my questions recently but we are working to a tight budget and need to find the best GY-HD price/accessory combination. Any help would be great!

Many thanks
Simon

Robert Rogoz · March 15th, 2009, 11:36 AM

Simon, I have GY-HD100 and it also works with DR-HD100. So I would assume your GY110/111/200 will work just fine with Firestore. Not sure on MR100. When using DR-HD100 use m2t mode and re-wrap it to Quicktime to avoid audio buzz. Unfortunately FE never fixed this audio problem and made it for us a complete pain the ass.
I use AB battery and I drilled into the plate in the back, attached a right angle piece of metal and connected everything with the bolts. It works and was cheap, considering AB extra plates were about 75 bucks. I also run power tap cable from my AB to the firestore, as these batteries don't last worth a crap.
BTW I am thinking about selling the entire set-up pretty soon.

Simon Glidewell · March 15th, 2009, 03:02 PM

Many thanks for your very helpful info Rob! Your set up sounds interesting. Do you have a photo or two that you could post showing how you did this?

All the best
Simon

Robert Rogoz · March 15th, 2009, 06:07 PM

This is the set-up. Unfortunately I bought the cable, but you can rig one up for much less.

Simon Glidewell · March 16th, 2009, 04:59 AM

Hello Rob,

Many thanks for posting the photos of your HDD arrangement. It certainly looks interesting and innovative.

All the best
Simon

Tim Dashwood · March 16th, 2009, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon Glidewell

Does anyone know if the new KA-MR100 XDCAM EX media recorder will work with the GY-HD111E and the GY-HD110E cameras?

The answer is no. The KA-MR100 works only with the HM700 camera.
The KA-MR100 will also work with the HD200B or HD250 when used with the KA-UM100G adapter.

Alex Humphrey · March 17th, 2009, 04:25 PM

Robert, hey neat setup! I wimped out (no tools here) and got a prefabed plate for my IDX system. Made the rig even longer, therefore I can charge more. :)

I must say I like your angle plate. I'll try to forget what I paid for my prefabbed IDX wirless mount.

Chris Beeger · March 18th, 2009, 07:05 PM

The KA-MR100 / KA-UM100G combo will only work with HD200B? Will this combo also work with HD200U and if so at what bandwith and which codec.

March 15th, 2009, 09:41 AM	#1
Simon Glidewell Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Manosque (France) Posts: 94	The new KA-MR100 media recorder (XDCAM EX) Hello all, Does anyone know if the new KA-MR100 XDCAM EX media recorder will work with the GY-HD111E and the GY-HD110E cameras? If so how does it plug into the camera if you use a V-lock battery system? Also does the DR-HD100 hard disc drive work with the above cameras? Likewise, how does this attach to the camera with a V-lock battery system? Can these two media recorders, plus batteries be attached to the above cameras at the same time, like the GY-HD200 series? Sorry about all my questions recently but we are working to a tight budget and need to find the best GY-HD price/accessory combination. Any help would be great! Many thanks Simon

March 15th, 2009, 06:07 PM	#4
Robert Rogoz Major Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 457	This is the set-up. Unfortunately I bought the cable, but you can rig one up for much less. Attached Thumbnails

March 17th, 2009, 04:25 PM	#7
Alex Humphrey Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: california North and South Posts: 642	Robert: Neat setup! Robert, hey neat setup! I wimped out (no tools here) and got a prefabed plate for my IDX system. Made the rig even longer, therefore I can charge more. :) I must say I like your angle plate. I'll try to forget what I paid for my prefabbed IDX wirless mount.

March 18th, 2009, 07:05 PM	#8
Chris Beeger New Boot Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 11	Hi Tim, The KA-MR100 / KA-UM100G combo will only work with HD200B? Will this combo also work with HD200U and if so at what bandwith and which codec.

March 15th, 2009, 11:36 AM	#2
Robert Rogoz Major Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 457	Simon, I have GY-HD100 and it also works with DR-HD100. So I would assume your GY110/111/200 will work just fine with Firestore. Not sure on MR100. When using DR-HD100 use m2t mode and re-wrap it to Quicktime to avoid audio buzz. Unfortunately FE never fixed this audio problem and made it for us a complete pain the ass. I use AB battery and I drilled into the plate in the back, attached a right angle piece of metal and connected everything with the bolts. It works and was cheap, considering AB extra plates were about 75 bucks. I also run power tap cable from my AB to the firestore, as these batteries don't last worth a crap. BTW I am thinking about selling the entire set-up pretty soon.

March 15th, 2009, 03:02 PM	#3
Simon Glidewell Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Manosque (France) Posts: 94	Many thanks for your very helpful info Rob! Your set up sounds interesting. Do you have a photo or two that you could post showing how you did this? All the best Simon

March 16th, 2009, 04:59 AM	#5
Simon Glidewell Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Manosque (France) Posts: 94	Hello Rob, Many thanks for posting the photos of your HDD arrangement. It certainly looks interesting and innovative. All the best Simon