Maxell and Fuji 50GB XDCAM Pro Discs at DVinfo.net

Eugene Kosarovich · June 19th, 2009, 11:37 PM

At NAB 2009, both Maxell and Fuji showed dual-layer 50GB XDCAM Pro Discs. Maxell was even pushing the fact that theirs were pre-formatted to save you valuable seconds. Both manufacturers told me that their standard dealers should have them already.

I also Googled the topic, and Fuji announced these over a year ago, with shipping planned for fall 2008. Maxell announced in fall of 2008 with shipping planned for December 2008.

Have any of you actually seen these out in the wild or used them? I've searched all the on-line dealers I know over here in the U.S. and none of them have them nor have they heard about them.

The pricing was supposed to be $5 to $10 less than Sony's price, and I use a lot of them, so I was very interested in finding them.

Thanks.

Ivan Snoeckx · June 20th, 2009, 06:49 AM

Never seen or used such Fuji or Maxell disc. I only use the Sony's.

You can order the Maxell dual-layer disc at B&H Photovideo, but they are more expensive then the Sony's. TDK is cheaper then Sony, but they only have the single layer.

XDCAM Optical Media | B&H Photo Video

Greg Boston · June 24th, 2009, 01:30 AM

I have seen Maxell Dual layer discs. Used one in a 700/800 presentation demo back in May. The local tape stock dealer had them and I borrowed one.

-gb-

Alister Chapman · June 24th, 2009, 02:04 AM

As more and more XDCAM cameras get sold the demand for media will increase as will the availability of 3rd party discs. I have used over 100 TDK single layer discs without issue. I'm still using single layer discs for most shoots, the 50Gb discs are still a lot more expensive per min/gb.

Bill Long · June 24th, 2009, 08:00 AM

The question I have is Fuji and Maxell producing the Xdcam media or are they
O.E.M. from Sony and TDK for resale under their brand names.

Simon Wyndham · June 24th, 2009, 08:37 AM

They are producing the media, but they have to match Sony's strict guidelines for quality.

June 19th, 2009, 11:37 PM	#1
Eugene Kosarovich Taken away too young... rest in peace Eugene Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 161	Maxell and Fuji 50GB XDCAM Pro Discs At NAB 2009, both Maxell and Fuji showed dual-layer 50GB XDCAM Pro Discs. Maxell was even pushing the fact that theirs were pre-formatted to save you valuable seconds. Both manufacturers told me that their standard dealers should have them already. I also Googled the topic, and Fuji announced these over a year ago, with shipping planned for fall 2008. Maxell announced in fall of 2008 with shipping planned for December 2008. Have any of you actually seen these out in the wild or used them? I've searched all the on-line dealers I know over here in the U.S. and none of them have them nor have they heard about them. The pricing was supposed to be $5 to $10 less than Sony's price, and I use a lot of them, so I was very interested in finding them. Thanks. __________________ Scorpio Productions PDW-F335, PDW-U1, Vegas Pro 9.0b

June 24th, 2009, 02:04 AM	#4
Alister Chapman Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK Posts: 4,957	As more and more XDCAM cameras get sold the demand for media will increase as will the availability of 3rd party discs. I have used over 100 TDK single layer discs without issue. I'm still using single layer discs for most shoots, the 50Gb discs are still a lot more expensive per min/gb. __________________ Alister Chapman, Film-Maker/Stormchaser http://www.xdcam-user.com/alisters-blog/ My XDCAM site and blog. http://www.hurricane-rig.com

June 20th, 2009, 06:49 AM	#2
Ivan Snoeckx Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Belgium \| Europe Posts: 441	Never seen or used such Fuji or Maxell disc. I only use the Sony's. You can order the Maxell dual-layer disc at B&H Photovideo, but they are more expensive then the Sony's. TDK is cheaper then Sony, but they only have the single layer. XDCAM Optical Media \| B&H Photo Video

June 24th, 2009, 01:30 AM	#3
Greg Boston Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DFW area, TX Posts: 6,117 Images: 1	I have seen Maxell Dual layer discs. Used one in a 700/800 presentation demo back in May. The local tape stock dealer had them and I borrowed one. -gb-

June 24th, 2009, 08:00 AM	#5
Bill Long New Boot Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Canada Posts: 13	The question I have is Fuji and Maxell producing the Xdcam media or are they O.E.M. from Sony and TDK for resale under their brand names.

June 24th, 2009, 08:37 AM	#6
Simon Wyndham Trustee Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Malvern UK Posts: 1,931	They are producing the media, but they have to match Sony's strict guidelines for quality.