SDHC substitute for SxS cards

Steven Thomas · September 19th, 2008, 06:29 PM

Nice work Brian.

I'd say what we need to find now is a card that works as good (or better) than the Kensington and also allows the EX1 memory door to close.

Thanks again.

Brian Rhodes · September 19th, 2008, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven Thomas

Nice work Brian.

I'd say what we need to find now is a card that works as good (or better) than the Kensington and also allows the EX1 memory door to close.

Thanks again.

Anyone tried the Pro Epresss 7 in 1 reader with Transend 8gb or Sandisk 16gb Extreme ?

Steven Thomas · September 19th, 2008, 07:13 PM

If your talking the AFT Proexpress card, it does not work at all with the new Extreme III 16GB.

Ross Herewini · September 19th, 2008, 07:25 PM

Hi Joe,

After I posted I did read somewhere that the Sandisk didn't work.

It's funny that these manufacturers would produce to an Expresscard standard but not bother about one of the dimensions. ie the Kensington is too long as well.

thanks anyway.

Steven Thomas · September 19th, 2008, 07:31 PM

Actually all expresscards are all the same length 75mm.

It's the SDHC media that may stick out to far in some, such as the Kensington.

Brian Rhodes · September 19th, 2008, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven Thomas

Nice work Brian.

I'd say what we need to find now is a card that works as good (or better) than the Kensington and also allows the EX1 memory door to close.

Thanks again.

I believe there are only 4 to 5 manufacturers of the adapters. The spring loading type will allow you to close the door on the EX1 , But none work with the EX1 so far.

I am ordering another
Kensington 7 in 1 Media Reader for ExpressCard Slot" model number 33407EU.
3 more Trendsend 8bg SDHC cards and 2 Sandisk SDHC Extreme III 16gb cards. Already own 4 16gb Sony SXS cards. I will wait until there is a major price drop to order more Sony or Scandisk SXS cards. I am Done testing for now..I think...lol

Steven Thomas · September 20th, 2008, 08:07 AM

Thanks Brian.

The SIIG 11-in-1 expresscard card (spring type) does not work because it's not SDHC capable.
Fry's Electronics has this card. Fortunately I only live 30 minutes from a Frys! LOL

SIIG's web site shows a 12-in-1 that list SDHC, so if it has the "spring type" (known as : pusp/push) and it works of course, the EX1 memory door should close with the SDHC media inserted.

The odd thing is I can not find the SIIG 12-in-1 anywhere. AND most important, the number they list for the new SIIG 12-in-1 is the same number on their 11-in-1 that does not work.

I've written to them regarding this problem.

Brian Rhodes · September 20th, 2008, 08:52 AM

Steve I purchased one last night it will not work the differ. is one in box and the other is seal in a plastic container. Also tried the Red dot reader spring loaded will not work returning them to Fry's today. Also were are you getting your 16gb scandisk cards ?

Steven Thomas · September 20th, 2008, 09:04 AM

Sorry Brian,
I did not understand your response.

Did you try the SIIG 12-in-1 (not the 11-in-1)?

Could you write the make and model of the exact expresscard R/W adaptors you just tried so I don't make the mistake of buying these?

Brian, shoot me a private message so we do not go against forum policy about non Sponsors.
proaudio4@cox.net

Ross Herewini · September 20th, 2008, 09:06 AM

Hi Steve,

Can the SDHC card be "trimmed" by the 1mm or so needed to fit?

Ted OMalley · September 20th, 2008, 09:07 AM

So, it seems none of these solutions (so far) are going to work with the EX3 in HQ mode, is that correct?

Steven Thomas · September 20th, 2008, 09:14 AM

Ted...
I do not own the EX3, but I do own the EX1.

I'm on DAY 3 of testing the following combo that work in all EX1 HQ modes (No S&Q).
I have "yet" to have ANY errors!

1, Kensington 7-in-1 Media Reader $ 36 (USD)
1, SanDisk Extreme III 16GB 30MB/s version $129 (USD)

Steven Thomas · September 20th, 2008, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross Herewini

Hi Steve,

Can the SDHC card be "trimmed" by the 1mm or so needed to fit?

LOL,
Maybe yours! LOL..
Just kidding..

The door issue is not a show stopper. Afterall, when using Sony's new video capture drive you have to leave the door open.

Also, I can only imagine it will not be long before we find an expresscard adaptor with the needed push\push spring type media socket that will work with the EX1. This type of socket allows the SDHC card to sit real low in the adaptor.

The AFT has this feature, but does not work with the EX1.

Steven Thomas · September 20th, 2008, 09:21 AM

Day three testing the expresscard adaptor / Extreme SDHC in the EX1:

1, Kensington 7-in-1 Media Reader $ 36 (USD)
1, SanDisk Extreme III 16GB 30MB/s version $129 (USD)

No issues recording or playing any of the HQ or SP modes (No S&Q)

Ted OMalley · September 20th, 2008, 10:08 AM

Has anyone tried this on the EX3 yet? Anyone? Bueller?

September 19th, 2008, 07:25 PM	#184
Ross Herewini Sponsor: eFilms (MxR) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 171	Hi Joe, After I posted I did read somewhere that the Sandisk didn't work. It's funny that these manufacturers would produce to an Expresscard standard but not bother about one of the dimensions. ie the Kensington is too long as well. thanks anyway. Last edited by Ross Herewini; September 20th, 2008 at 09:07 AM.

September 20th, 2008, 09:07 AM	#191
Ted OMalley Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 596	So, it seems none of these solutions (so far) are going to work with the EX3 in HQ mode, is that correct? __________________ Sony EX3, Vegas 9.0 64bit, Windows 7(64), Core i7, 12GB, RAID1 & 0, HotSwap SATA, 30" LCD(2560x1600)-GTX285 & 24" LCD(1360x768)-7800GT

September 20th, 2008, 09:21 AM	#194
Steven Thomas Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,896	Day III Day three testing the expresscard adaptor / Extreme SDHC in the EX1: 1, Kensington 7-in-1 Media Reader $ 36 (USD) 1, SanDisk Extreme III 16GB 30MB/s version $129 (USD) No issues recording or playing any of the HQ or SP modes (No S&Q)

September 20th, 2008, 10:08 AM	#195
Ted OMalley Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 596	Has anyone tried this on the EX3 yet? Anyone? Bueller? __________________ Sony EX3, Vegas 9.0 64bit, Windows 7(64), Core i7, 12GB, RAID1 & 0, HotSwap SATA, 30" LCD(2560x1600)-GTX285 & 24" LCD(1360x768)-7800GT

September 19th, 2008, 06:29 PM	#181
Steven Thomas Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,896	Nice work Brian. I'd say what we need to find now is a card that works as good (or better) than the Kensington and also allows the EX1 memory door to close. Thanks again.

September 19th, 2008, 07:13 PM	#183
Steven Thomas Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,896	If your talking the AFT Proexpress card, it does not work at all with the new Extreme III 16GB.

September 19th, 2008, 07:31 PM	#185
Steven Thomas Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,896	Actually all expresscards are all the same length 75mm. It's the SDHC media that may stick out to far in some, such as the Kensington.

September 20th, 2008, 08:07 AM	#187
Steven Thomas Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,896	Thanks Brian. The SIIG 11-in-1 expresscard card (spring type) does not work because it's not SDHC capable. Fry's Electronics has this card. Fortunately I only live 30 minutes from a Frys! LOL SIIG's web site shows a 12-in-1 that list SDHC, so if it has the "spring type" (known as : pusp/push) and it works of course, the EX1 memory door should close with the SDHC media inserted. The odd thing is I can not find the SIIG 12-in-1 anywhere. AND most important, the number they list for the new SIIG 12-in-1 is the same number on their 11-in-1 that does not work. I've written to them regarding this problem.

September 20th, 2008, 08:52 AM	#188
Brian Rhodes Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 753	Steve I purchased one last night it will not work the differ. is one in box and the other is seal in a plastic container. Also tried the Red dot reader spring loaded will not work returning them to Fry's today. Also were are you getting your 16gb scandisk cards ?

September 20th, 2008, 09:04 AM	#189
Steven Thomas Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,896	Sorry Brian, I did not understand your response. Did you try the SIIG 12-in-1 (not the 11-in-1)? Could you write the make and model of the exact expresscard R/W adaptors you just tried so I don't make the mistake of buying these? Brian, shoot me a private message so we do not go against forum policy about non Sponsors. proaudio4@cox.net

September 20th, 2008, 09:06 AM	#190
Ross Herewini Sponsor: eFilms (MxR) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 171	Hi Steve, Can the SDHC card be "trimmed" by the 1mm or so needed to fit?

September 20th, 2008, 09:14 AM	#192
Steven Thomas Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,896	Ted... I do not own the EX3, but I do own the EX1. I'm on DAY 3 of testing the following combo that work in all EX1 HQ modes (No S&Q). I have "yet" to have ANY errors! 1, Kensington 7-in-1 Media Reader $ 36 (USD) 1, SanDisk Extreme III 16GB 30MB/s version $129 (USD)