[Steven Thomas]

Craig has the current working list.

No errors in three weeks in all HQ modes. Actually, it has a better track record than Sony’s own PHU-60K which one user returned three drives all having memory restore errors. He reported that he now owns the Kensington with 16GB Ultra 15MB/s version SDHC cards with NO problems.

The 32GB Ultra II 15MB/s version is about to be released any day. These can be bought for $150! It has not been confirmed to work, but based on it has the same specs as the 16GB Ulra II 15MB/s, I’m willing to be it works.

True the door does not close on the EX1 with this combo inserted, but either does Sony’s PHU-60K allow it to close. It closes on the EX3.

[Steven Thomas]

Yes,
I heard with Kensington and SDHC inserted, the door closes on the EX3.

[Steven Thomas]

Just a quick update.

Day three running tests using:

1, Kensington 7-in-1 expresscard Media Reader $ 36 (USD)
1, SanDisk Extreme III 16GB 30MB/s version $129 (USD)

I’ve been recording and playing back all day with HQ modes.
No problem, works great (so far).

I’ve been searching for more expresscard adaptors that will allow the EX1 memory door to close.
Other than that, the Kensington works great (with HQ and SP modes).

[Steven Thomas]

Here’s the info on SDHC and an expresscard reader for the EX1. I have not confirmed the EX3.

First of all:
It’s important to understand that I’ve only on day two of testing.
Please do not run out and buy this combo until I’ve had time to run it through longer testing.

Having said that it runs every HQ mode with no errors! It will not work with S&Q mode, but the new Sony PHU-60K drive does not neither.

Read on…

The only bad news is I could not get the AFT PROExpress-7 expresscard to work with the new Extreme III 30MB/s. It had a media error. Oddly, the very first time I tried the combo, it asked to be formatted, then failed with the media error. After that, It never gave the format option again, even after formatting the card on the PC and trying again.

Here’s my CrystalDiskMark data rates for the NEW Extreme:

SanDisk SDHC 16GB Extreme III 30MB/s

Sustained data rate: Read: 19.06MB/s Write: 15.81MB/s
Random 512K file: Read: 18.76MB/s Write: 3.703MB/s
Random 4K file: Read: 3.581MB/s to 6.46MB/s Write: 0.036MB/s

Since all the values were very close to each other, I did not write down a min max range.

My understanding is in order to actually get the new SanDisk Extreme III manufacture data rate claim (30MB/s), special device firmware must be programmed. The new Nikon D90 has just that. In fact, SanDisk designed the new Extreme III (30MB/s) for the D90.

Having said that, I did notice that the cards data rates are very repeatable. Also, the 512K random data rate at 3.7MB/s is the highest I’ve measure and seen for SDHC cards.

I’m not sure how high the Sony EX1 data rate may momentarily burst when using HQ mode (I’m thinking about 5MB/s), but based on the sustained 15.81 MB writes and 3.7MB/s 512K file random writes it appears it may be fast enough for all HQ modes. The sustained data writes were very repeatable. This along with a bit quicker random writes, may of been the ticket.

Here’s the ONLY problem, it works with the Kensington Expresscard which with the SDHC card inserted will not allow the EX1 memory door to close. It only misses it by a mm or so… bummer.

Having said that, for 16GB:

1, Kensington 7-in-1 Media Reader $ 36 (USD)
1, SanDisk Extreme III 16GB 30MB/s version $129 (USD)
______________________________________________
Total USD: $165.00 (USD) !!!

Not bad for being able to record EX1 HQ modes.

Again, I’d wait until you hear more from me. I want to test it everyday for a week or so.

So far, I’ve been trying different record modes. I had one run recording over 40 minutes no issues..
Also, I’ve been starting and stopping recording after only a second or two. This has made my previous memory cards/AFT reader fail.
Also, for some reason 1080i would fail easier.

The new SanDisk Extreme III SDHC 16GB 30MB/s version is really fast and is working well (as of now) with the Kensington card.
I have not had a chance to test other SDHC memory wih the Kensington adaptor. I waited for the new Extreme which is working great.

Right now, after two days of testing, I have not had one error (knock on wood..LOL).
It’s looking good…
Now, only if the damn memory door would close!

Look for further updates.

[Steven Thomas]

This is an old thread, but it been confirmed by Sony and also Cineform that the EX1 captured “live” IS using all 10 bits, not 8.

[Steven Thomas]

Matthew (from another forum) shows that the EX1 resolution does not change during pan.
https://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showpost.php?p=1156481&postcount=14

I believe this really is all about motion blur. I know with myself, this camera produces some of the sharpest detailed images over previous cameras “I’ve” owned, especially is the sub $10K USD market.

I believe some of this perception is from having this much detail and then moving into motion blur. It’s just more noticeable.

Even watching Hollywood HD productions I can clearly see the large diffence between still footage and camera pans adding motion blur.

I first heard about the EX1 going soft from movement from Barry Green’s EX1 review. Since then, I performed quite a few tests at higher shutter speeds and frame rates and moving images look fine. If the perceived additional blurring was due to some sort of slowing due to signal processing, it surely would not improve at more demanding higher shutter and frame rates. Also, Matthew’s tests show no rez lost during his pans.

[Steven Thomas]

Anyone have anything on this?
Thanks, Steve

[Steven Thomas]

Juan,
please email me at,
Steve Thomas
vx2000@cox.net

I want to talk about my vignetting issue which still exists after sending in for the adjustment. Actually, it appears to be worse. Sorry, I could not find an email to get hold of you directly. This is a boring shot of my living room LOL, but it clearly shows my vignetting issue. I’m seeing this in a lot of my footage.

1080 24P HQ
1/48th shutter.
Approx. 12mm focal length
fstop: 1.9 (open)

https://members.cox.net/proaudio4/EX1_Vignette_f19_24P_48.tif

Thank you,
Steve

[Steven Thomas]

Could someone please repost the HDLINK lookup table for the DEL 2405 that was posted here.
The link below is no longer working.
https://www.rexpost.com/sdimonitor.txt

Thank you,
Steve