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Will Boggs · March 29th, 2007, 11:21 PM

Will the FS-4 HD work with the HVX200 or do I need the FS100?

Shane Ross · March 29th, 2007, 11:34 PM

YOu need the FS-100. It was designed to work with the HVX. These units are more than hard drives, they have software that interfaces with the cameras.

Robert Lane · March 30th, 2007, 08:44 AM

Will,

The FS-100 is the Panasonic-branded version of the FS-4 HD with specific firmware to talk to the P2 cameras. The lastest version is 3.0.

David Saraceno · March 30th, 2007, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Lane

The FS-100 is the Panasonic-branded version of the FS-4 HD with specific firmware to talk to the P2 cameras. The lastest version is 3.0.

Although designed to work with the Panasonic HVX200, the FS-100 is made by Focus Enhancements.

Robert Lane · March 30th, 2007, 09:38 AM

That's right David, it's manufacturer is Focus who "branded" it for Panasonic as a DVCPRO-HD device, just as the DR-HD100 was designed and branded for JVC.

David Heath · March 30th, 2007, 04:04 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I understood that the FS4 would work with the JVC HD cameras, but missing some of the functionality that the DR-HD100 adds? Is it the same with the FS4 and the HVX200 - it will work, but lacking some functions?

David Saraceno · March 31st, 2007, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Lane

That's right David, it's manufacturer is Focus who "branded" it for Panasonic as a DVCPRO-HD device, just as the DR-HD100 was designed and branded for JVC.

I wasn't arguing with Robert; just pointing out that it wasn't a Panasonic product in the event others were looking at Panasonic web site for the item.

Cody Foltz · August 30th, 2007, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Heath

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I understood that the FS4 would work with the JVC HD cameras, but missing some of the functionality that the DR-HD100 adds? Is it the same with the FS4 and the HVX200 - it will work, but lacking some functions?

I purchased a FS4HD and am leaning towards the HVX200 over the XHA1. Will the FS4 work with the HVX, even if it's capabilities are limited, will it be able to record footage?

David Saraceno · August 31st, 2007, 09:57 AM

The FS-4HD will not record DVCProHD footage from the HVX200.

Barry Green · August 31st, 2007, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cody Foltz

I purchased a FS4HD and am leaning towards the HVX200 over the XHA1. Will the FS4 work with the HVX, even if it's capabilities are limited, will it be able to record footage?

The FS4-HD will be able to record DV (and only DV) from an HVX200. No HD from the HVX. The only FS that can record the HVX's HD is the FS-100.

TingSern Wong · September 2nd, 2007, 05:39 AM

I used to have one FS-4 which was used for my Canon XL2 (in SD). Unfortunately, the reliability of the unit is pretty poor. It can't operate consistently in 5 - 10 deg C air temperature and on the move. The Canon XL2 tape recording is much better - surprisingly. And I have one instance where the FS-4 appears to be recording (in 25 deg C), but, after I gone back to look at the clips, there was only rubbish recorded. Luckily, I still have tape to fallback upon.

I have a friend who took his HVX202 to Bali to film a project up G Agung. He was filming in SD that time - so, his FS-4 still works. But he encountered so much hardware problems with the FS-4 ... says "no more!". After being burnt - he got a P2Store instead.

Fast forward to today - I don't think I will use another FS-100 on my HVX202. I have doubts it will be as reliable as the P2 card in cold weather and also, on the move. The problem with FS-4 or FS-100 as the case may be - is the unit is meant to move around with the camera. I don't think there are any read-write head mechanisms that can cope with all the bouncing here and there and still provide reliable recording on a hard-disk.

March 29th, 2007, 11:21 PM	#1
Will Boggs Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ada, Oklahoma Posts: 92	HVX200 and FireStore Will the FS-4 HD work with the HVX200 or do I need the FS100?

March 29th, 2007, 11:34 PM	#2
Shane Ross Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 539	YOu need the FS-100. It was designed to work with the HVX. These units are more than hard drives, they have software that interfaces with the cameras.

March 30th, 2007, 08:44 AM	#3
Robert Lane Go Go Godzilla Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ USA Posts: 2,825 Images: 15	Will, The FS-100 is the Panasonic-branded version of the FS-4 HD with specific firmware to talk to the P2 cameras. The lastest version is 3.0.

March 30th, 2007, 09:38 AM	#5
Robert Lane Go Go Godzilla Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ USA Posts: 2,825 Images: 15	That's right David, it's manufacturer is Focus who "branded" it for Panasonic as a DVCPRO-HD device, just as the DR-HD100 was designed and branded for JVC.

March 30th, 2007, 04:04 PM	#6
David Heath Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,699	Correct me if I'm wrong, but I understood that the FS4 would work with the JVC HD cameras, but missing some of the functionality that the DR-HD100 adds? Is it the same with the FS4 and the HVX200 - it will work, but lacking some functions?

August 31st, 2007, 09:57 AM	#9
David Saraceno Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Inland Northwest Posts: 490	The FS-4HD will not record DVCProHD footage from the HVX200.

September 2nd, 2007, 05:39 AM	#11
TingSern Wong Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Singapore, Rep of SINGAPORE Posts: 749	I used to have one FS-4 which was used for my Canon XL2 (in SD). Unfortunately, the reliability of the unit is pretty poor. It can't operate consistently in 5 - 10 deg C air temperature and on the move. The Canon XL2 tape recording is much better - surprisingly. And I have one instance where the FS-4 appears to be recording (in 25 deg C), but, after I gone back to look at the clips, there was only rubbish recorded. Luckily, I still have tape to fallback upon. I have a friend who took his HVX202 to Bali to film a project up G Agung. He was filming in SD that time - so, his FS-4 still works. But he encountered so much hardware problems with the FS-4 ... says "no more!". After being burnt - he got a P2Store instead. Fast forward to today - I don't think I will use another FS-100 on my HVX202. I have doubts it will be as reliable as the P2 card in cold weather and also, on the move. The problem with FS-4 or FS-100 as the case may be - is the unit is meant to move around with the camera. I don't think there are any read-write head mechanisms that can cope with all the bouncing here and there and still provide reliable recording on a hard-disk.