Any DR-60's delivered yet? at DVinfo.net

Neal Wagner · December 21st, 2006, 02:06 PM

Well, my V1U is on the truck but no news of the DR-60. Has anyone received their DR-60 yet? Any eary reports?

Greg Quinn · December 21st, 2006, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Wagner

Well, my V1U is on the truck but no news of the DR-60. Has anyone received their DR-60 yet? Any eary reports?

B&H told me January.

Marshall Levy · December 21st, 2006, 04:05 PM

I was told the first week of January but then it got me thinking...$1500 for the 60G Sony, which does have its benefits (particularly the size), or $2000 for the 120G swappable Nnovia. I have three Nnovia drives and they haven't had any problems and are always used. They are bigger and are qutie different than the Sony, but...60G really isn't that much - wonder if Sony will make a larger one. Regardless, though, I've ordered both a Sony and a new Nnovia, with a separate 120G drive ($450~) so if you want comparisons, I'll post them shortly thereafter.

Greg Quinn · February 25th, 2007, 12:34 PM

Has anyone gotten one of these devices yet (DSE?)? Any updates on timing? Mine's still on backorder from B&H...

Greg

Santi de la Fuente · February 25th, 2007, 01:08 PM

In other sony HDV forum I find a post from someone who has received their HVR-DR60 yesterday.

Greg Quinn · February 26th, 2007, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Santi de la Fuente

In other sony HDV forum I find a post from someone who has received their HVR-DR60 yesterday.

Which forum? I just spoke with B&H and they implied that it's still weeks away. I ordered mine as part of a package with the V1U, but if it hasn't arrived by next week I'm going to ask them to cancel it and get a refund for the DR60 portion against the current best V1U price - I'm sure that I won't be alone in this. It's functionally the equivalent of me giving B&H an interest free loan for a quarter. I've now started to investigate other hard drive options.

Douglas Spotted Eagle · February 26th, 2007, 10:56 AM

It would be nice to have any confirmation from anyone that they've rec'd their DR 60. We haven't rec'd ours; to our knowledge they're still on backorder.

Larry Kamerman · February 26th, 2007, 01:48 PM

Jut got an email from B&H that they have 'em in stock. Look here:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...&O=&sku=461819

Greg Quinn · February 26th, 2007, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Kamerman

Jut got an email from B&H that they have 'em in stock. Look here:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...&O=&sku=461819

Wow, the B&H guy told me about 2 hours ago that they weren't expected in soon. Time for another phone call to B&H...

[UPDATE]
They now say that I should receive it by Wednesday/Thursday

Paul Cronin · February 26th, 2007, 03:01 PM

Hi,

I am also interested in the DR-60 for my Z1. I look forward to input now that they are in stock and being delivered.

Marshall Levy · February 26th, 2007, 03:37 PM

Finally, they're available. I'll see how mine go once they arrive - two on the way. I just wonder, though, how soon it'll be until Sony has larger drives at a lower price. 60G (4-1/2 hours) really isn't that much. I have 100 & 120G drives in my Nnovia's and that's a great amount of space....60G has me concerned.

Greg Quinn · February 26th, 2007, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Marshall Levy

I just wonder, though, how soon it'll be until Sony has larger drives at a lower price. 60G (4-1/2 hours) really isn't that much. I have 100 & 120G drives in my Nnovia's and that's a great amount of space....60G has me concerned.

I wonder if they use a standard HD inside, which is (unintentionally) replaceable. I agree, 4.5 hours is beginning to look a little low.

Marshall Levy · February 26th, 2007, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg Quinn

I wonder if they use a standard HD inside, which is (unintentionally) replaceable. I agree, 4.5 hours is beginning to look a little low.

Completely agree. I film a lot of seminars where I have a 2-3 day turnaround requirement. With this drive, I'd need about 3-4 of them. Instead, I use two 120G Nnovia's for this...once one is near capacity, I dub a tape to a laptop, swap drives, upload the first to the computer and repeat. Before the seminar is over all of the footage is ready to edit. Alternatively, while I am getting a few DR60's for certain projects, the way that hard drives are being released these days with such large capacities, I wouldn't be surprised if Sony releases a much larger model for not much difference in price, somewhere around the time of NAB. I'll see what I can dig up...I'll make some phone calls :)

Giroud Francois · February 27th, 2007, 01:29 AM

does somebody know if there are country specific models like the firestore.
This model is not labeled U or E like other product of sony ,does it mean it can record and play 50/60 HDV ?

Douglas Spotted Eagle · February 27th, 2007, 04:36 AM

The DR 60 will record whatever stream is sent via the 1394 port on the cam ie; 24p, 25p, 30p, 50i, 60i

December 21st, 2006, 02:06 PM	#1
Neal Wagner New Boot Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kula, Hawaii Posts: 21	Any DR-60's delivered yet? Well, my V1U is on the truck but no news of the DR-60. Has anyone received their DR-60 yet? Any eary reports?

February 26th, 2007, 10:56 AM	#7
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	It would be nice to have any confirmation from anyone that they've rec'd their DR 60. We haven't rec'd ours; to our knowledge they're still on backorder. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

February 26th, 2007, 01:48 PM	#8
Larry Kamerman Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York,NY Posts: 100	Jut got an email from B&H that they have 'em in stock. Look here: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...&O=&sku=461819 __________________ www.gencofilms.com

February 26th, 2007, 03:01 PM	#10
Paul Cronin Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 4,048	Hi, I am also interested in the DR-60 for my Z1. I look forward to input now that they are in stock and being delivered. __________________ Paul Cronin www.paulcroninstudios.com

February 27th, 2007, 04:36 AM	#15
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	The DR 60 will record whatever stream is sent via the 1394 port on the cam ie; 24p, 25p, 30p, 50i, 60i __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

December 21st, 2006, 04:05 PM	#3
Marshall Levy Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 304	I was told the first week of January but then it got me thinking...$1500 for the 60G Sony, which does have its benefits (particularly the size), or $2000 for the 120G swappable Nnovia. I have three Nnovia drives and they haven't had any problems and are always used. They are bigger and are qutie different than the Sony, but...60G really isn't that much - wonder if Sony will make a larger one. Regardless, though, I've ordered both a Sony and a new Nnovia, with a separate 120G drive ($450~) so if you want comparisons, I'll post them shortly thereafter.

February 25th, 2007, 12:34 PM	#4
Greg Quinn Major Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 505	Has anyone gotten one of these devices yet (DSE?)? Any updates on timing? Mine's still on backorder from B&H... Greg

February 25th, 2007, 01:08 PM	#5
Santi de la Fuente New Boot Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Palma de Mallorca Posts: 7	In other sony HDV forum I find a post from someone who has received their HVR-DR60 yesterday.

February 26th, 2007, 03:37 PM	#11
Marshall Levy Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 304	Finally, they're available. I'll see how mine go once they arrive - two on the way. I just wonder, though, how soon it'll be until Sony has larger drives at a lower price. 60G (4-1/2 hours) really isn't that much. I have 100 & 120G drives in my Nnovia's and that's a great amount of space....60G has me concerned.

February 27th, 2007, 01:29 AM	#14
Giroud Francois Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: switzerland Posts: 2,133	does somebody know if there are country specific models like the firestore. This model is not labeled U or E like other product of sony ,does it mean it can record and play 50/60 HDV ?