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Paul Brady · November 12th, 2006, 09:30 AM

Is the P2 storage device buletproof or is their any chance of loosing footage?

David Saraceno · November 12th, 2006, 11:10 AM

I've read about some issues with the p2 store and Final Cut Pro.

But I'm also interested in these device, and hope we get further input and any resolution of issues.

Sam Jankis · November 12th, 2006, 11:50 AM

I've never had a problem with mine... and it's been bumped around a bit.

John Jencks · November 12th, 2006, 02:00 PM

I've never had a problem with mine either. Ocassionally between set-ups on ultralow budget shoots I have to transfer footage while walking, and I've taken to walking much like a steadycam operator to prevent the shake light coming on.
I am a mac user and there's been no problem, even though I'm on a Intel mac and therefore can't use the P2 store manager.
Hope this helps.
John

David Saraceno · November 13th, 2006, 10:46 AM

John:

What functionality, if any, do you lose by not having the p2 store manager available on the Intel Mac?

Eric Peltier · November 13th, 2006, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Saraceno

John:

What functionality, if any, do you lose by not having the p2 store manager available on the Intel Mac?

the p2 store manager is helpful to see how many cards and which cards (by looking at the card serial) are backed up in it.
it's a tool to check the device, change some of the internal settings, and I think you can use it to erase just one card instead of all at once.

John Jencks · November 14th, 2006, 03:47 AM

David,
Sorry, I don't know what functionality you loose not being able to use P2 manager, because I haven't had a chance to use it.
I'd like to though, if it would give more control over which cards I can pull off the P2 store rather than having to download them all at once. Which is what I have to do now, or have to spend ages working out which files I've downloaded and which ones I have not.
Hope this makes sence.
Despite this problem I still stand by my P2 Store, it works well and is particullarly useful when shooting on location.
John

Peter Richardson · November 14th, 2006, 11:26 PM

Mine's been great (knocking on wood) though I am very careful with it. I just wish Panny would come out with a bigger HDD for it.

Peter

Jim Sofranko · November 15th, 2006, 09:45 PM

Can anyone tell me if the PS store downloads only in real time or is it a faster data download??

Thanks.

Barry Green · November 15th, 2006, 10:09 PM

Depends on what mode you shoot in. In 1080 mode it's realtime. In 720/24pN mode, it's 2.5 times faster than realtime. In DV mode it's 4x faster than realtime.

Jim Sofranko · November 15th, 2006, 10:45 PM

Thanks for the quick reply, Barry.

Stephen Pruitt · November 23rd, 2006, 10:42 AM

Mine (with the Intel MacBook Pro) is working flawlessly. I would like that P2 Manager, however, as that it would be nice to be able to wipe one card instead of the whole drive.

Stephen

David Saraceno · November 23rd, 2006, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry Green

Depends on what mode you shoot in. In 1080 mode it's realtime. In 720/24pN mode, it's 2.5 times faster than realtime. In DV mode it's 4x faster than realtime.

Not certain what these comments by Barry mean?

This is just transferring the contents of the p2 store to your harddrive.

Wouldn't the data transfer be the same regardless of what mode the video was shot in?

Faisal Lutchmedial · November 23rd, 2006, 12:37 PM

No, because he's talking about footage length in time, not amount of data. 720p 24pn takes up a lot less drive space than 1080i 24p, thus it takes a shorter time to download. DV takes even less space, so again, it is faster to download.

Cristian Olariu · April 17th, 2007, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen Pruitt

Mine (with the Intel MacBook Pro) is working flawlessly. I would like that P2 Manager, however, as that it would be nice to be able to wipe one card instead of the whole drive.

Stephen

I have an Intel MacBook Pro and when I connect the P2Store, it doesn't want to mount the cards. I can see them in Disk Utility, but it won't mount them. Is there anything I need to do, anything I need to install?
Thanks.

November 12th, 2006, 09:30 AM	#1
Paul Brady Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 43	P2 Store Is the P2 storage device buletproof or is their any chance of loosing footage?

November 12th, 2006, 02:00 PM	#4
John Jencks Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 43	I've never had a problem with mine either. Ocassionally between set-ups on ultralow budget shoots I have to transfer footage while walking, and I've taken to walking much like a steadycam operator to prevent the shake light coming on. I am a mac user and there's been no problem, even though I'm on a Intel mac and therefore can't use the P2 store manager. Hope this helps. John __________________ If any one knows a good on-line ordering facility for dunces caps; I'll take 20.

November 14th, 2006, 03:47 AM	#7
John Jencks Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 43	David, Sorry, I don't know what functionality you loose not being able to use P2 manager, because I haven't had a chance to use it. I'd like to though, if it would give more control over which cards I can pull off the P2 store rather than having to download them all at once. Which is what I have to do now, or have to spend ages working out which files I've downloaded and which ones I have not. Hope this makes sence. Despite this problem I still stand by my P2 Store, it works well and is particullarly useful when shooting on location. John __________________ If any one knows a good on-line ordering facility for dunces caps; I'll take 20.

November 12th, 2006, 11:10 AM	#2
David Saraceno Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Inland Northwest Posts: 490	I've read about some issues with the p2 store and Final Cut Pro. But I'm also interested in these device, and hope we get further input and any resolution of issues.

November 12th, 2006, 11:50 AM	#3
Sam Jankis Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 223	I've never had a problem with mine... and it's been bumped around a bit.

November 13th, 2006, 10:46 AM	#5
David Saraceno Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Inland Northwest Posts: 490	John: What functionality, if any, do you lose by not having the p2 store manager available on the Intel Mac?

November 14th, 2006, 11:26 PM	#8
Peter Richardson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 608	Mine's been great (knocking on wood) though I am very careful with it. I just wish Panny would come out with a bigger HDD for it. Peter

November 15th, 2006, 09:45 PM	#9
Jim Sofranko Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Shokan, NY Posts: 217	Can anyone tell me if the PS store downloads only in real time or is it a faster data download?? Thanks.

November 15th, 2006, 10:09 PM	#10
Barry Green Barry Wan Kenobi Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,863	Depends on what mode you shoot in. In 1080 mode it's realtime. In 720/24pN mode, it's 2.5 times faster than realtime. In DV mode it's 4x faster than realtime.

November 15th, 2006, 10:45 PM	#11
Jim Sofranko Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Shokan, NY Posts: 217	Thanks for the quick reply, Barry.

November 23rd, 2006, 10:42 AM	#12
Stephen Pruitt Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 228	Mine (with the Intel MacBook Pro) is working flawlessly. I would like that P2 Manager, however, as that it would be nice to be able to wipe one card instead of the whole drive. Stephen

November 23rd, 2006, 12:37 PM	#14
Faisal Lutchmedial New Boot Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New York, New York Posts: 13	No, because he's talking about footage length in time, not amount of data. 720p 24pn takes up a lot less drive space than 1080i 24p, thus it takes a shorter time to download. DV takes even less space, so again, it is faster to download.