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USB P2 Card Adaptor
Hello all,
I’m switching from a firestore workflow to a P2 one and I’m looking for what USB adaptor you guys are using.Have a good one,
Rob LaLonde
Rec and Tek Media, Inc. -
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USB? There is the 5 card reader from Panasonic…then the P2 Gear. Then the Dual Systems adapter for MacBook Pros. Then for the towers there are internally installed PCIe PCMCIA adapters. Nothing else really. I use my old Powerbook G4.
Shane
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Shane,
I am trying to jump into a P2 workflow, and have a Powerbook G4 to transfer to. What software are you using? It doesn’t look like the CMS software is Power PC compatible. Do I need to get Shot Put Pro? -
On my Powerbook G4 I use Shotput P2, the predecessor to Shotput Pro. Pro is compatible with your Powerbook…and is great.
Shane
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There is always the option to use an old P2 store as a USB option. You should be able to pick one up for cheap. I’ve had good luck with the Duel Adapter but Shane’s suggestion of a G4 Powerbook is excellent as well. Keep it as a dedicated machine for the field.
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With the Duel and a FW800 I can get close to a 2GB/minute file transfer. I wish they would redesign that think with either a longer and more flexible cable or a right angle bend to it the length it is.
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Question,
What benefits do you forsee switching from firestore to p2? To me it doesn’t make sense. you get more space with a DTE drive and you don’t have to cost of p2 Cards, you also have the ease of Direct editing if needed.
I’m just curios.
Mike Jeffs
Video Coordinator
BYU-Idaho -
Durability. Card can handle extreme cold, extreme heat, and being dropped. And if you are walking around with the camera. The firestore is a hard drive, with moving parts, so heat, cold and jostling can affect it.
The firestore is good, but not for all situations. Just as P2 cards aren’t right for all situations.
Shane
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Good points
Mike Jeffs
Video Coordinator
BYU-Idaho -
What reader do you use for your Powerbook G4? Does yours have a built in slot?
Elliott
Bright Blue Sky Productions
4811 Rivoli Dr
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The Powerbook G4 has a built in PCMCIA slot…the type that takes the P2 cards. All you need is the P2 driver software and you are good to go.
Shane
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