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EX-1 and FAT32 drives
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ah just re read Dons reply.. I can’t write direct to an NTFS drive.. without the software mentioned..
Thats correct is it not..?
Thanks
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[Robin Probyn] “Some confusion maybe.. Im only using mac.. always have done.. it was more the other way round.. “
No Confusion. You’re forgetting that the OP asked about PC to Mac advice. I was addressing both scenarios.
– Don
Don Greening
A Vancouver Video Production Company
Reeltime Videoworks
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[Robin Probyn] “Thats correct is it not..?”
It’s correct. I use Paragon Software’s NTSF for Mac constantly and It works as advertised. It’s only 20 bucks.
https://www.paragon-software.com/home/ntfs-mac/
– Don
Don Greening
A Vancouver Video Production Company
Reeltime Videoworks
http://www.reeltimevideoworks.com -
Hi Don
Ok.. thanks again for your advise sir
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You could format as exFat.
Bob
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what is exFAT ?
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It is a format without the 4 gig limit that is supported by PC and Mac.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ExFATBob
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so this would seem to be the answer then..? wonder why neither Ian or Don mentioned it ?
Thanks
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[Robin Probyn] “wonder why neither Ian or Don mentioned it ? “
Because there are a number of limitations and disadvantages that makes exFAT unsuitable for widespread use at this time. Just have a look at all the issues with using exFAT in the same Wiki article. The biggest ones are that support is non-existent with anything other than the most recent operating systems as well as not being adopted by any of the flash drive manufacturers. Even Vista can’t read exFAT without a service pack plug in.
Remember that Sony SxS memory is formatted with FAT32 for a reason. If exFAT was a common format it would most likely be in widespread use because of the absence of a file size restriction.
– Don
Don Greening
A Vancouver Video Production Company
Reeltime Videoworks
http://www.reeltimevideoworks.com -
Ok thanks.. I see..
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