Awesome news for canon users

Chris Klidonas · May 5th, 2008, 06:08 PM

can you play back the footage through the camera lcd from the HVR-mrc1?

This past weekend we were shooting and using as a scene camera the little hg10 so that we could instantly jump around and see the takes (slightly lower perspective) that way we can instantly see the last take or 5 takes ago with no tape winding or searching, it was so convenient. So with this CF recorder the real benefit would be to be able to check it on camera rather than having to keep jumping from camera to a computer to load and check the clips.

And if it does not work (playback through LCD) with the A1 does it with the sony it comes with, since this alone may be enough to justify selling the A1 and going for the sony since it has 24p and comes with the CF recorder.

Randy Panado · May 19th, 2008, 12:20 AM

Sept./Oct. is still such a long time away....ahhh.....hate dumping footage via tape. :( Rather than spend money now for firestores, I'd rather wait it out and spend the money towards this unit.

Sorry, didn't mean to bump with such a useless rant :S.

When is NAB? I saw a date for oct. in Europe. Hoping someone comes up with a similar product to use with our A1s before Sony's release.

Vincent Oliver · May 22nd, 2008, 02:24 AM

Take a look at this link, it gives a brief look at the Sony camera and features

http://www.macvideo.tv/camera-techno...eviewid=100294

Paul Chiappini · July 21st, 2008, 09:24 AM

Has anyone heard anything more about this?

Bryce Comer · July 21st, 2008, 08:02 PM

Hi Paul,
I read the other day on another forum that this guy had been to a Sony roadshow in Australia & they had told him that it would be available later this year in Australia. I have nothing to back this up, but if it's true, then i will be the first in line to get my hands on one. Assuming the price is right of course! I am on the verge of buying a Firestore, but i think this would suit my needs much better. Heres hoping!!

Bryce

Vincent Oliver · July 22nd, 2008, 01:21 AM

You may also want to take a look at this video

http://www.macvideo.tv/reviews/index...eviewid=101575

I have the Canon XH A1 but after a couple of tape failures I am seriously looking at tapeless recording - the Sony may be my answer although I love the picture quality of the Canon

Paul Chiappini · July 23rd, 2008, 12:32 AM

Vincent,

Thanks for posting the link.

Alex Chamberlain · August 27th, 2008, 09:28 PM

I hope this isn't a needless "bump," but I am quite excited by the prospect of this little Compact-Flash recording device, AND it's nearly September. I don't suppose anyone has heard any more information on when and how much, etc?

Philip Williams · September 4th, 2008, 10:53 AM

Is anyone else getting the feeling that Sony is going to either
(a) Not release this at all, realizing that they'll drive a bunch of XH, V1, etc.. owners out of the cam market for another 2-4 years.
(b) Realize that not one single other company has stepped up to fill this product gap and charge some outrageous amount of money.

Still can't believe Focus Enhancements or some other company doesn't have a unit like this. All the interfaces and software are engineered and paid for ... just point the data to a CF card instead of a hard drive. Sigh.

Michael Liebergot · September 4th, 2008, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Williams

Is anyone else getting the feeling that Sony is going to either
(a) Not release this at all, realizing that they'll drive a bunch of XH, V1, etc.. owners out of the cam market for another 2-4 years.
(b) Realize that not one single other company has stepped up to fill this product gap and charge some outrageous amount of money.

Still can't believe Focus Enhancements or some other company doesn't have a unit like this. All the interfaces and software are engineered and paid for ... just point the data to a CF card instead of a hard drive. Sigh.

Patience.
Sony will release it for public use. After all it's more money in Sony's pocket when they do. And Sony is all about making money. =)

Anyway, I remember talking to a Sony rep several months back and said that it would be released sometime around OCT-FEB, and run somewhere around $1,200 or so.

Philip Williams · September 4th, 2008, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Liebergot

Anyway, I remember talking to a Sony rep several months back and said that it would be released sometime around OCT-FEB, and run somewhere around $1,200 or so.

Ah... so option B it is ;)

Evan C. King · September 5th, 2008, 01:41 PM

Check the news section like I said september, get ready for some tapeless action guys!

Joel Peregrine · September 5th, 2008, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evan C. King

Check the news section like I said september, get ready for some tapeless action guys!

"The HVR-MRC1K memory recording unit is expected to cost ¥98,490 (US $900)."

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/digital-v...0-hvr-z5j.html

Grant Harper · September 15th, 2008, 03:45 PM

It is being advertised as available in the UK, but no price I can find.
Sony : HVR-MRC1K (HVRMRC1K) : Product Overview : United Kingdom
Anyone know of availability or pricing in their part of the world?

Vincent Oliver · September 16th, 2008, 04:06 AM

Here is a the official line from Sony UK

"The HVR-MRC1K is due to be shipped in October so we are hoping to have stocks around the middle of the month. At the moment we have tentative list price in the region of £580.00 excl VAT but the final price will be down to the Dealers."

July 21st, 2008, 09:24 AM	#94
Paul Chiappini Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 89	Any news? Has anyone heard anything more about this?

July 21st, 2008, 08:02 PM	#95
Bryce Comer Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rossland, British Columbia Posts: 1,024	Hi Paul, I read the other day on another forum that this guy had been to a Sony roadshow in Australia & they had told him that it would be available later this year in Australia. I have nothing to back this up, but if it's true, then i will be the first in line to get my hands on one. Assuming the price is right of course! I am on the verge of buying a Firestore, but i think this would suit my needs much better. Heres hoping!! Bryce __________________ There's never enough hours in the day!

August 27th, 2008, 09:28 PM	#98
Alex Chamberlain Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hurricane, UT Posts: 186	I hope this isn't a needless "bump," but I am quite excited by the prospect of this little Compact-Flash recording device, AND it's nearly September. I don't suppose anyone has heard any more information on when and how much, etc? __________________ Get rid of the "Aspiring" in "Aspiring Filmmaker." Shoot it; you're a filmmaker. After that you're just negotiating your budget. (James Cameron paraphrased)

September 4th, 2008, 10:53 AM	#99
Philip Williams Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Snellville, Georgia Posts: 614	Is anyone else getting the feeling that Sony is going to either (a) Not release this at all, realizing that they'll drive a bunch of XH, V1, etc.. owners out of the cam market for another 2-4 years. (b) Realize that not one single other company has stepped up to fill this product gap and charge some outrageous amount of money. Still can't believe Focus Enhancements or some other company doesn't have a unit like this. All the interfaces and software are engineered and paid for ... just point the data to a CF card instead of a hard drive. Sigh. __________________ www.philipwilliams.com

May 5th, 2008, 06:08 PM	#91
Chris Klidonas Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NY, NY Posts: 129	can you play back the footage through the camera lcd from the HVR-mrc1? This past weekend we were shooting and using as a scene camera the little hg10 so that we could instantly jump around and see the takes (slightly lower perspective) that way we can instantly see the last take or 5 takes ago with no tape winding or searching, it was so convenient. So with this CF recorder the real benefit would be to be able to check it on camera rather than having to keep jumping from camera to a computer to load and check the clips. And if it does not work (playback through LCD) with the A1 does it with the sony it comes with, since this alone may be enough to justify selling the A1 and going for the sony since it has 24p and comes with the CF recorder.

May 19th, 2008, 12:20 AM	#92
Randy Panado Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 643	Sept./Oct. is still such a long time away....ahhh.....hate dumping footage via tape. :( Rather than spend money now for firestores, I'd rather wait it out and spend the money towards this unit. Sorry, didn't mean to bump with such a useless rant :S. When is NAB? I saw a date for oct. in Europe. Hoping someone comes up with a similar product to use with our A1s before Sony's release.

May 22nd, 2008, 02:24 AM	#93
Vincent Oliver Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chislehurst, London Posts: 1,724	Take a look at this link, it gives a brief look at the Sony camera and features http://www.macvideo.tv/camera-techno...eviewid=100294

July 22nd, 2008, 01:21 AM	#96
Vincent Oliver Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chislehurst, London Posts: 1,724	You may also want to take a look at this video http://www.macvideo.tv/reviews/index...eviewid=101575 I have the Canon XH A1 but after a couple of tape failures I am seriously looking at tapeless recording - the Sony may be my answer although I love the picture quality of the Canon

July 23rd, 2008, 12:32 AM	#97
Paul Chiappini Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 89	Vincent, Thanks for posting the link.

September 5th, 2008, 01:41 PM	#102
Evan C. King Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 532	Check the news section like I said september, get ready for some tapeless action guys!

September 15th, 2008, 03:45 PM	#104
Grant Harper New Boot Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12	It is being advertised as available in the UK, but no price I can find. Sony : HVR-MRC1K (HVRMRC1K) : Product Overview : United Kingdom Anyone know of availability or pricing in their part of the world?

September 16th, 2008, 04:06 AM	#105
Vincent Oliver Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chislehurst, London Posts: 1,724	Here is a the official line from Sony UK "The HVR-MRC1K is due to be shipped in October so we are hoping to have stocks around the middle of the month. At the moment we have tentative list price in the region of £580.00 excl VAT but the final price will be down to the Dealers."