David Coleman
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After a bit more research, I found that the SD cards and SDHC, which are physically the same, but are two different protocols that are not interchangeable. Thus, a SDHC card will fit into a SD card device, like a reader, but will not be recognized by the computer. Apparently, you must use an SDHC reader.
Panasonic, one of the developers of the SD and SDHC spec., supports SDHC in the HPX2000.
Now I will be purchasing an SDHC card reader in order to use 4MB cards.
I hope this helps somebody else.
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I’ve noticed the same thing. If you get an answer, let me know. I can’t get 4GB cards to be recognized by any computer after formatting in the camera either. Are you having any luck with larger cards?
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I’m going to keep it in hopes that Panasonic delivers on the firmware update. The slot-in is the real attraction for me–not having an external receiver to get bumped around and cables to snag. I just wanted everyone else to know about this issue so they didn’t have to find out like I did: after ordering.
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Update: I spoke with a news photog who uses both the 2000 camera and the aforementioned receiver. He informed me that the camera mixes the two channels it receives from the receiver. He reiterated that Panasonic has planned to release a fix for this in the December firmware upgrade.
DC
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thanks for your help.
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Yes, but the page shows two different models, the SR and the SR/5p variant. Do you have either of these receivers? If so, does the 5p come with it, or is it an accessory as it appears? Maybe it is included and I’m not reading it right.
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Ok, mine hasn’t shippped yet so I can’t look and see, but my understanding is the 5p variant which you seem to describe is a somewhat different model with the TA5 jack on the top. Otherwise, where does the cable connect?
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We have a Varicam, and a 2000 and hire shooters who own the 500, but when it comes time to put one on a jib, crane or dolly, the 200 comes in pretty handy.