P2 16gb Update for MacbookPro user -- Los Angeles peeps..? at DVinfo.net

Justin Connor · January 10th, 2008, 07:01 PM

I have an HVX and just sold my 8 gig cards and traded up for 16 gb cards.

I have a P2 Store as well...and when i called Panavision here in Los Angeles they said it would be 260.00 or more to update my cards, Camera, and P2 store to use the 16 gb cards....?!?!? Say what?

Does anyone live in LA that can help me with such a process? From what I understand online you need an SD card/PCI slot for the update, and since I do not have a G4 and now have a MacBookPro, how do I update my 16gb cards and corresponding gear to use the new cards?

Can anyone help me out?

If so, thanks in advance -- I would love some feedback on this as I am having trouble figuring out how tis works.

Thanks,
Justin Connor

Kit Hannah · January 10th, 2008, 07:26 PM

I thought you could update things from the P2 cards... But if you don't have an SD slot and do infact need that to do it, get you an external usb SD card reader for like $10. They are probably charging you the money to update because they probably think that you want THEM to do it, which usually means they charge for labor and things.

What do you mean by PCI slot? PCI slots are found on desktop computers. I don't see how a PCI slot would have anything to do with updating your camera...maybe "P2" slot?

Jon Fairhurst · January 11th, 2008, 01:52 AM

Maybe he means a PC CARD or PCMCIA slot. Most laptops have these.

David Saraceno · January 11th, 2008, 10:38 AM

Both Panasonic's web site and the manual provide pretty simple instructions for updating the cam's firmware.

Don't have a p2 store, but I understand the process is similar.

Shawn Alyasiri · January 14th, 2008, 03:01 PM

Justin,

What clown sold you his 16gb cards? You must have gotten a sweet deal!
Just kidding - I saw your post out here, and thought I'd give you trouble... Glad they're working out for you. My (10) 32's are under lock and key.

I thought you said you found a cheap way to do it on the Mac side after all? The process via PC has been painless on everything so far (200, 800, 2000, HPM100).

Happy shooting,
Shawn

TingSern Wong · January 14th, 2008, 11:29 PM

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January 10th, 2008, 07:01 PM	#1
Justin Connor Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 73	P2 16gb Update for MacbookPro user -- Los Angeles peeps..? I have an HVX and just sold my 8 gig cards and traded up for 16 gb cards. I have a P2 Store as well...and when i called Panavision here in Los Angeles they said it would be 260.00 or more to update my cards, Camera, and P2 store to use the 16 gb cards....?!?!? Say what? Does anyone live in LA that can help me with such a process? From what I understand online you need an SD card/PCI slot for the update, and since I do not have a G4 and now have a MacBookPro, how do I update my 16gb cards and corresponding gear to use the new cards? Can anyone help me out? If so, thanks in advance -- I would love some feedback on this as I am having trouble figuring out how tis works. Thanks, Justin Connor

January 11th, 2008, 01:52 AM	#3
Jon Fairhurst Inner Circle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camas, WA, USA Posts: 5,513	Maybe he means a PC CARD or PCMCIA slot. Most laptops have these. __________________ Jon Fairhurst

January 10th, 2008, 07:26 PM	#2
Kit Hannah Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 528	I thought you could update things from the P2 cards... But if you don't have an SD slot and do infact need that to do it, get you an external usb SD card reader for like $10. They are probably charging you the money to update because they probably think that you want THEM to do it, which usually means they charge for labor and things. What do you mean by PCI slot? PCI slots are found on desktop computers. I don't see how a PCI slot would have anything to do with updating your camera...maybe "P2" slot?

January 11th, 2008, 10:38 AM	#4
David Saraceno Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Inland Northwest Posts: 490	Both Panasonic's web site and the manual provide pretty simple instructions for updating the cam's firmware. Don't have a p2 store, but I understand the process is similar.

January 14th, 2008, 03:01 PM	#5
Shawn Alyasiri Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 256	Justin, What clown sold you his 16gb cards? You must have gotten a sweet deal! Just kidding - I saw your post out here, and thought I'd give you trouble... Glad they're working out for you. My (10) 32's are under lock and key. I thought you said you found a cheap way to do it on the Mac side after all? The process via PC has been painless on everything so far (200, 800, 2000, HPM100). Happy shooting, Shawn

January 14th, 2008, 11:29 PM	#6
TingSern Wong Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Singapore, Rep of SINGAPORE Posts: 749	You are in luck ... try taking a look at this one ... http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=112399