[Tom Klein]

Hi ted,
I use a Nnovia 80gig V-Mount as a long form back up with my P2 and my sony , connect via Firewire on both cams, had used now for three years no problems to date, only limitation is it’s only DV resolution, other than that it’s a very handy back up, I see they now have solid tape variations but a bit pricey,
If your “cashed up” get the P2 cards, if not go HDD or solid tape.

Cheers
Tom K
olinevideo.com.au

[Tom Klein]

Every mac should come with an external HDD so a good known Bootable OS can be loaded so issues like this can be rectified in a few minutes.
Maybe now Johnathan you will get an external and make your OS back-up and make yourself a lifesaver/time saver.
anyone who uses their Mac for a living should do this..

Cheers
Tom K
olinevideo.com.au

[Tom Klein]

Hi Adam,
“Nothing is Absolutely Perfect”.
I have been successfully using my Amtron P2 Reader for a couple of months now, with apples “developer help” I have eliminated the only system panic encountered by reducing the amount of the Macpro’s Ram to 2 gig now all is solid, seems the “Panasonic intel mac P2 driver” has a limitation of 4 gig to be installed in the Macpro.
But another card tester of mine reported he has no issues with 8 gig installed?. I know it’s weird but hey, it’s a much cheaper solution than the pana AJ-PCD20, be it I’ve only tested on the “Intel Macpro” at this stage.

I’ll Report back when it’s ready for release. Amtron can supply the readers and I will supply the “How to” DIY kit, and the “reader driver” from my site.

Cheers
Tom K
olinevideo.com.au

[Tom Klein]

Hi Adam,
If you have the Money go the “AJ-PCD10”, I will have soon a single slot to PCIe DIY kit “out there” for the Macpro, we are still testing on Macpro’s in various locatons with varying set-ups.
My 3ghz Early 08 Intel Macpro can copy/paste from a full 32 gig card at 16mins (no verify) same from Log n transfer into FCP 6.0.4.
I have been using mine for some time now, you can get some more info and a pic from my site.-
https://www.olinevideo.com.au/page11.htm

Cheers
Tom K
olinevideo.com.au

[Tom Klein]

Hi Nate,
I’ve had simmilar issues since QT 7.5.5 and OS 10.5.5. may i suggest you do as i did and run the info from the card and capture it in real time, that’s if your camera will play it, I suspect your issue is same as mine.
One of my 32gig P2 cards is now not recognized and just “Hangs” the macpro when trying to drag n drop or log n transfer.
The card will need to be formated and all should be good (fingers crossed). My issue is intermittent, the first card gave problems, the other four from a shoot were OK ? , I re booted up on an earlier spare OS and QT and it was same with that 32gig P2 card, other cards were all good, Go figure ??.
get your info “saved to a drive” prior to doing any testing.
Cheers
Tom K

[Tom Klein]

Hi,
My SPX800 can record to Firewire and cards at same time. or as needed I shoot to my FW connected Nnovia HDD with no cards in the camera, the pana sends time code to the HDD and it records no problems.
only set back is that HDD firmware won’t allow any resolutions above DV, I should have bought the Firestore, Nnovia support is abismal, Firestore were not out when I bought the Nnovia.
cheers
Tom K

[Tom Klein]

Hello Peter,

“WiebeTech”, I sent them a few emails with some similar questions, that was months ago, they don’t respond to questions, sad reality these days with most companies.
Cheers
Tom K

[Tom Klein]

Hi
try this link,
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/cs/csregistp2m/ep2main/pcdriver_e.htm

cheers
Tom K

[Tom Klein]

Hi Niklas,
I have spent the last 8 months on the quest for a P2 card Budget reader, since purchase of my 3ghz Macpro, I’m one of thousands that could not justify the cost of the “pana solution”.

(Leopard OS has been the problem not the available 32bit hardware)

After importing many card readers, spending many dollars,and many many hours reading, I have finally got a “single slot” P2 card reader to work on the Macpro using a combination of existing hardware and a Modified “kext” file/driver.
We have been testing on two Macpro’s with good transfer speeds.
the install of the hardware takes about an hour, the files install takes roughly 30-40mins, Re booting and permissions repairs take most of the time.

I’m still testing prior to release of a DIY kit, that way you can procure the hardware yourself and I’ll post the DIY instructions and the Kext files on my web site for a fee to cover the time/money I have spent on this quest.
All up cost should be under $300 US. I have not as yet tested two readers in tandem, “one in another PCIe slot”, that will come later.

Cheers
Tom K
olinevideo.com.au

[Tom Klein]

Hi Patrick,
Hmmm, Dip switches, didn’t I mention about them…I put tape over them so they can’t be accidentaly knocked..
Isn’t a crossover lens one that converts 4×3 to 16:9 ?.correct me if i’m wrong.
You should always Rent prior to a purchase, most sales guys are thick.
I have a Fujinon A13x6.3 BERM-SD, it’s wide close in , which is about 65% of my work. and with doubler is great on sports , theater stuff ect. With the camera set to shoot 16:9 it’s great, not perfect, but hey what is ?.
Cheers
Tom K