-
Firestore with HDX900
I am about to purchase a Focus Devices Firestore FS-100 (250GB).
Does anybody have experience using it with an HDX900?
The new 250GB offers 11 hrs of DVCProHD recording (720/24)I have rented it once before and there was some issues getting all the settings right betwen the 1394 Settings on the HDX and the settings on the Firestore.
I also heard from some operators that the device is temperamental — any insight is much appreciated as I am about to purchase this beast.
And yes I am aware of the fact that the company filed CH11 but I am getting a good deal on the unit and instead of renting it I might as well just buy it.
Thanks for taking your time to respond to my posting
Daniel Andreas
Director of Photography
Los Angeles
DVW970 DigiBetacam PAL
SDX900
HDX900 -
2 Replies
-
[Daniel Andreas] “I have rented it once before and there was some issues getting all the settings right betwen the 1394 Settings on the HDX and the settings on the Firestore. “
There are not issues, there are RIGHT and WRONG/INCOMPATIBLE settings. You have to learn what works. Instructions have to be followed[Daniel Andreas] “I also heard from some operators that the device is temperamental — any insight is much appreciated as I am about to purchase this beast. “
I, for one, will only use the FS-100 with locked down cameras. This is a spinning HD so I don’t trust it for run and gun shooting, others may.Learn the device inside and out and it should do fine for you. My 100GB FS-100 is harding being used now that larger cards are out. But for long concerts on a tripod it is price new to work with.
-
I have been using the FS-100 (100gig) version with my HDX900 for almost 2 years now. To answer your question, the firestore drive is tempermental and not always 100% reliable, but the beauty with the HDX900 is that you can roll tape simultaniously with the FS-100. For anything important, I never run it without a tape as backup.
Chad H.
Reply to this Discussion! Login or Sign Up