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Kona 2 or Decklink HD Pro card?
I was wondering what you guys thought was a better card for HD. The Kona 2 or Decklink HD Pro card? Is there a significant difference in the two? Do they use the DVCPro HD codec in FCP or their own?
I’m more concerned because I use a facility that uses the Kona 2 and I always deliver to them in Targa Sequence or QT file and they lay off to HDCAM for me so I don’t have to rent the equipment. But I’m heading more towards the Decklink card. Is it interchangeable or should I just stick with the Kona 2 card..
Anyone’s input would be great.
Steve
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I opted for the Kona 2 on the recomendation of an engineer friend of mine, and the fact that I was also getting the Aja Io. I also liked the available B/O box for the Kona-2. I am not big on B/O cables hanging from the back of the CPU.
I haven’t seen the quality from the HDLink but I am VERY happy with the quality of image from my Kona products and FCP.
Biker
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I tested both and went with the Kona 2. Am cutting a broadcast series in HD and recently added a second Kona 2 to the shop. Outstanding quality and tech support is outstanding.
The DVCPro HD codec is Apple / Panasonic and they both use that same codec.
Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Creative Genius, Biscardi Creative Media
https://www.biscardicreative.comNow in Production, “The Rough Cut,” https://www.theroughcutmovie.com
“I reject your reality and substitute my own!” – Adam Savage, Mythbusters
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I am currenlty cutting a feature using the Kona 2 card and dvcprohd 1080i/24fps. It’s working extremely well.
Regards
Alan BellAlan Bell
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