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Footage offloaded from cards – alternative to laptop?
What are people using in the field to offload the SxS cards? Currently, we’re using a laptop…is there something more compact? Reliable?
-Jason
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That’s about the wisest thing.
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You’re going to need a computer, regardless of what you are storing the files on. I use a Seagate Free Agent Pro external hard drive, but it does require a computer between the EX-3 and the hard drive.
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You HAVE to use XDCAM transfer software to copy the BPAV folder from the card, right?
Because…I’m thinking someone could create a box with a pcmcia slot that has a script running to copy to small internal 2.5 drive and have a basic screen that displays copying/complete could be MUCH cheaper than a laptop, and so much more compact.
Has anyone thought of this idea? Built a prototype? Anyone interested in buying one if it existed?
-Jason
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WOW! I guess ask and you shall recieve!
Thanks…anyone use this, is it reliable?
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Since you can’t plug the card directly into the box…can you use the usb-card adapter so you can keep shooting. I’d hate to tie up the cam to transfer media.
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Neat little box, but I’d rather trust a laptop running Clip Browser doing a CRC check with my footage. Fewer cords to jury-rig, too 🙂
Cf
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There are new mini laptops out for about $300 with Express Card slots. I wonder if they can handle this simple file transfer?
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