Anytime you move files off a P2 Card onto a computer or Hard Drive you are only transferring bytes/data. THERE IS NO COMPRESSION going on.
Data transfer – nothing else.
You can off load direct off the camera (not the best)
Put the P2 Card into a reader and plug that into a computer (preferred/faster)
Use P2CSM and verify as you transfer.
Back up all cards.
Chris Tompkins
Video Atlanta LLC