DR-HD100 Shipping? at DVinfo.net

Nate Weaver · March 21st, 2006, 04:26 PM

So I just got an email from Focus Enhancements's automated notify system about the DR-HD100 shipping as of today. I assume some other people just now are getting this as well.

Has anybody spoken to a rep (from either Focus or JVC) about how this thing works? They've touted all along that not only would it record .m2t (as expected), but also Quicktime 24P, etc.

I plan on buying one, but assumed this thing wouldn't actually ship until FCP6 arrived and the file format for QT 720p24 HDV was hammered out by Apple. If FCP6 adopts some sort of m2t to QT ingest like it does with P2 MXFs, then we'll be fine. I guess there's just too many questions about how this is going to jive with FCP before I plunk down $1500!

Tim Dashwood · March 21st, 2006, 04:52 PM

I just got it too. I'm sure this was meant to coincide with the HD100 A update.
I hopefully will hear from my dealer tomorrow morning.

I really want one for each of our cameras, but just like with the 13x lens, I will want to test it out thoroughly before committing to a purchase. Hopefully some demos start arriving at dealers soon.

Heath Vinyard · March 21st, 2006, 04:57 PM

I'd love to see what you seasoned pros come up with on this. It looks great on paper, I'd love to see if in the practical world it comes through.

Steven Thomas · March 21st, 2006, 04:59 PM

Does anyone know of a current brochure or user manual (pdf file) that outlines this drive's capabilites?

Nate Weaver · March 21st, 2006, 05:50 PM

http://www.focusenhancements.com/dyn...10Nov05-US.pdf

Greg Corke · March 21st, 2006, 07:04 PM

After the initial problem (now fixed) I've been using the hdpro 80 gig for a week or so and it works great. Its practicaly the same as the dr hd100 bar a few very small points. Only supports m2t at the moment but the guys at Focus said they are working on HD wrappers for quicktime, panasonics camera to get round the p2 card and I think Avid. Also on a plus side it hardly eats into the IDX power on my 7s at all. However, On the down side I had to pay for the bracket as an add on. IDX charged me a whopping £160 I guess that's around $300. A complete rip off in my opinion but at the time I had no other choice. All for now.

Greg C

March 21st, 2006, 04:26 PM	#1
Nate Weaver Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,100	DR-HD100 Shipping? So I just got an email from Focus Enhancements's automated notify system about the DR-HD100 shipping as of today. I assume some other people just now are getting this as well. Has anybody spoken to a rep (from either Focus or JVC) about how this thing works? They've touted all along that not only would it record .m2t (as expected), but also Quicktime 24P, etc. I plan on buying one, but assumed this thing wouldn't actually ship until FCP6 arrived and the file format for QT 720p24 HDV was hammered out by Apple. If FCP6 adopts some sort of m2t to QT ingest like it does with P2 MXFs, then we'll be fine. I guess there's just too many questions about how this is going to jive with FCP before I plunk down $1500! __________________ My Work: nateweaver.net

March 21st, 2006, 04:52 PM	#2
Tim Dashwood Wrangler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 3,637	I just got it too. I'm sure this was meant to coincide with the HD100 A update. I hopefully will hear from my dealer tomorrow morning. I really want one for each of our cameras, but just like with the 13x lens, I will want to test it out thoroughly before committing to a purchase. Hopefully some demos start arriving at dealers soon. __________________ Tim Dashwood

March 21st, 2006, 04:57 PM	#3
Heath Vinyard Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 296	I'd love to see what you seasoned pros come up with on this. It looks great on paper, I'd love to see if in the practical world it comes through. __________________ Heath Vinyard www.ghostlandmedia.com

March 21st, 2006, 05:50 PM	#5
Nate Weaver Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,100	http://www.focusenhancements.com/dyn...10Nov05-US.pdf __________________ My Work: nateweaver.net

March 21st, 2006, 04:59 PM	#4
Steven Thomas Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,896	Does anyone know of a current brochure or user manual (pdf file) that outlines this drive's capabilites?

March 21st, 2006, 07:04 PM	#6
Greg Corke Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 245	After the initial problem (now fixed) I've been using the hdpro 80 gig for a week or so and it works great. Its practicaly the same as the dr hd100 bar a few very small points. Only supports m2t at the moment but the guys at Focus said they are working on HD wrappers for quicktime, panasonics camera to get round the p2 card and I think Avid. Also on a plus side it hardly eats into the IDX power on my 7s at all. However, On the down side I had to pay for the bracket as an add on. IDX charged me a whopping £160 I guess that's around $300. A complete rip off in my opinion but at the time I had no other choice. All for now. Greg C