Assorted posts from 2002Q3 -- more

Matt Pope · September 19th, 2002, 03:38 PM

I've seen only a few comments on each of these machines... basically to the tune of "The DR7 is great!" and "I've seen some problems with the JVCs".

I'm looking to confirm that or get other opinions before making my purchase... I obviously like the $1150 price on the 30U (or $900 on the 20U) better than the $1800 or so it looks like the DR7s are going for now. I don't think the full-size DV capability is worth $500 to me, and the no US warranty scares me, but if the Sony is really that much better a unit than the JVC I'm sure I'll be better off paying more for it now!

Any comments at all, whether you've used them yourself or just heard others experiences, is welcome!

(btw, I'm using an XL1s and Pinnacle Pro-One)

Thanks!

Matt

Jeff Donald · September 19th, 2002, 05:52 PM

Check with Pinnacle and make sure they support that deck. Not all decks work with every NLE. Pinnacle will let you know if they have had problems with a deck. Anyone using any of these decks?

Jeff

Rob Lohman · September 26th, 2002, 07:47 AM

http://www.datavision.co.uk/dvdrive/

Anyone ever tried this product? Sounds interesting since it is
so very small. It doesn't seem to automatically record (like the
firestore) though. You have to hit the record button on it. They
are also claiming a new model is coming, so perhaps that one
will have that feature.

Matt Stahley · September 27th, 2002, 08:39 PM

i believe i saw this product in the latest MacAddict zine.
20GB for $400?

Henry Czuprinski · September 28th, 2002, 03:35 PM

What are the alternatives to Movie Magic Scheduling for no budget filmmakers. Any suggestions for an organizationally impaired filmmaker?

Martin Munthe · September 29th, 2002, 04:46 AM

Excel.

September 19th, 2002, 03:38 PM	#31
Matt Pope Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: ATL Posts: 83	Sony WV-DR7 vs. JVC SR-VS30U I've seen only a few comments on each of these machines... basically to the tune of "The DR7 is great!" and "I've seen some problems with the JVCs". I'm looking to confirm that or get other opinions before making my purchase... I obviously like the $1150 price on the 30U (or $900 on the 20U) better than the $1800 or so it looks like the DR7s are going for now. I don't think the full-size DV capability is worth $500 to me, and the no US warranty scares me, but if the Sony is really that much better a unit than the JVC I'm sure I'll be better off paying more for it now! Any comments at all, whether you've used them yourself or just heard others experiences, is welcome! (btw, I'm using an XL1s and Pinnacle Pro-One) Thanks! Matt

September 26th, 2002, 07:47 AM	#33
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Found another direct harddisk recorder http://www.datavision.co.uk/dvdrive/ Anyone ever tried this product? Sounds interesting since it is so very small. It doesn't seem to automatically record (like the firestore) though. You have to hit the record button on it. They are also claiming a new model is coming, so perhaps that one will have that feature. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

September 28th, 2002, 03:35 PM	#35
Henry Czuprinski Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: minneapolis Posts: 37	scheduling software or other assistant? What are the alternatives to Movie Magic Scheduling for no budget filmmakers. Any suggestions for an organizationally impaired filmmaker?

September 29th, 2002, 04:46 AM	#36
Martin Munthe Major Player Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 331	Excel. __________________ Martin Munthe VFX Supervisor/DP/Director

September 19th, 2002, 05:52 PM	#32
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Check with Pinnacle and make sure they support that deck. Not all decks work with every NLE. Pinnacle will let you know if they have had problems with a deck. Anyone using any of these decks? Jeff

September 27th, 2002, 08:39 PM	#34
Matt Stahley Major Player Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Waynesboro, PA Posts: 648	i believe i saw this product in the latest MacAddict zine. 20GB for $400?