500 in FAT format at DVinfo.net

Robin Probyn · April 26th, 2014, 12:26 AM

Hi there

I have a PMW500 and Ive never actually used it in FAT HD mode..

A couple of questions

1 Its 4 2 0 35 Mbps.. MPEG4..SONY XDCAM EX.. ?
2 Its FAT 32 (will divide files into 4 GB chunks ) . ?
3 I can format a HDD (for down loading) for DOS which will readable by a Window s PC

Thanks

John DuMontelle · April 26th, 2014, 06:11 AM

EXFat is what I choose when formatting an external HDD destined for clients with video I've shot in FAT HD mode..

It will take you beyond the limit of FAT32 and still be read by both MAC and PC without any problems.

FAT HD mode will still divide the camera files into the 4GB chunks.

Everything is still easily ingested by any professional edit program.

Yes, it's 4:2:0 at 35Mgps in FAT HD mode.

Yes, it's MPEG4 Sony XDCam EX video.

Robin Probyn · April 26th, 2014, 07:33 PM

Hi John

Many thanks for your reply.. so the FAT 32 footage is ok in the exFAT formatted drive.. footage will be from PMW500..

Thanks again

John DuMontelle · April 28th, 2014, 07:21 AM

Yes, if original footage is FAT32...there is absolutely no issue copying it to an EXFAT formatted drive.

FAT32 has the 4GB limit issue. EXFAT allows larger files to be copied without the limit.

If you had files on an EXFAT formatted drive and wanted to copy to a FAT32 formatted drive...there is a risk that some of your files would exceed the FAT32 limit.

But, bottom line, EXFAT and FAT32 formats can be read by both PC and MAC.

Hope this makes sense!

Robin Probyn · April 29th, 2014, 02:16 AM

Ok got it.. many thanks

April 26th, 2014, 12:26 AM	#1
Robin Probyn Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tokyo Posts: 590	500 in FAT format Hi there I have a PMW500 and Ive never actually used it in FAT HD mode.. A couple of questions 1 Its 4 2 0 35 Mbps.. MPEG4..SONY XDCAM EX.. ? 2 Its FAT 32 (will divide files into 4 GB chunks ) . ? 3 I can format a HDD (for down loading) for DOS which will readable by a Window s PC Thanks

April 26th, 2014, 06:11 AM	#2
John DuMontelle Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami, Florida USA Posts: 114	Re: 500 in FAT format EXFat is what I choose when formatting an external HDD destined for clients with video I've shot in FAT HD mode.. It will take you beyond the limit of FAT32 and still be read by both MAC and PC without any problems. FAT HD mode will still divide the camera files into the 4GB chunks. Everything is still easily ingested by any professional edit program. Yes, it's 4:2:0 at 35Mgps in FAT HD mode. Yes, it's MPEG4 Sony XDCam EX video. __________________ John DuMontelle - Freelance / Miami, Florida - USA http://www.latincamproductions.com/

April 26th, 2014, 07:33 PM	#3
Robin Probyn Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tokyo Posts: 590	Re: 500 in FAT format Hi John Many thanks for your reply.. so the FAT 32 footage is ok in the exFAT formatted drive.. footage will be from PMW500.. Thanks again

April 28th, 2014, 07:21 AM	#4
John DuMontelle Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami, Florida USA Posts: 114	Re: 500 in FAT format Yes, if original footage is FAT32...there is absolutely no issue copying it to an EXFAT formatted drive. FAT32 has the 4GB limit issue. EXFAT allows larger files to be copied without the limit. If you had files on an EXFAT formatted drive and wanted to copy to a FAT32 formatted drive...there is a risk that some of your files would exceed the FAT32 limit. But, bottom line, EXFAT and FAT32 formats can be read by both PC and MAC. Hope this makes sense! __________________ John DuMontelle - Freelance / Miami, Florida - USA http://www.latincamproductions.com/

April 29th, 2014, 02:16 AM	#5
Robin Probyn Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tokyo Posts: 590	Re: 500 in FAT format Ok got it.. many thanks