SDI Connection to MacPro Firewire 800 input at DVinfo.net

Francois Dormoy · February 2nd, 2009, 08:05 PM

I undersand that the HD-SDI out the EX cameras offer full resolution monitoring, and also a raw 4:2:2 feed from the camera head for those more demanding situations.
Is it possible to connect a SDI output of the EX1 to a firewire 800 inputs in the MacPro to give a better quality clip to be saved on the hard drive than using a simple USB output of the EX1 to a USB of the computer?

Christopher Witz · February 2nd, 2009, 08:21 PM

here ya go....

AJA Video - Serial Digital Video Interface and Conversion

Barry J. Anwender · February 2nd, 2009, 08:23 PM

Two very different protocols, so you will need a converter to do this. Check out Blackmagic Design or AJA or Convergent Design. They are not cheap.

February 2nd, 2009, 08:05 PM	#1
Francois Dormoy Regular Crew Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 81	SDI Connection to MacPro Firewire 800 input I undersand that the HD-SDI out the EX cameras offer full resolution monitoring, and also a raw 4:2:2 feed from the camera head for those more demanding situations. Is it possible to connect a SDI output of the EX1 to a firewire 800 inputs in the MacPro to give a better quality clip to be saved on the hard drive than using a simple USB output of the EX1 to a USB of the computer?

February 2nd, 2009, 08:21 PM	#2
Christopher Witz Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 591	here ya go.... AJA Video - Serial Digital Video Interface and Conversion

February 2nd, 2009, 08:23 PM	#3
Barry J. Anwender Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 382	Two very different protocols, so you will need a converter to do this. Check out Blackmagic Design or AJA or Convergent Design. They are not cheap.