Re: EX-1 like F350?

Craig is correct, if you have the latest firmware in the EX1 (the EX3's don't need it!) you CAN indeed record to the SDHC media. I recently UPGRADED the firmware myself... I know that MANY on this forum say it can't be done by the owner, but it can indeed be done, if you find the software on the web! It's no harder than flashing a bios of a motherboard, or drive!

I'm a "Sony ICE Team" member, and I wasn't able to secure the firmware upgrade from them... (to do it myself) however, MANY places on the net have it, and it's relatively easy to find.

IF YOU ARE NOT COMPUTER SAVVY, I would not recommend trying this yourself! Send it to a Sony Service Center.

I have upgraded 6 of these cameras myself and have had no problems! the first one WAS scary! But it's quite simple. I use all of the cameras quite often, and couldn't wait to have them upgraded... I didn't want to do it in stages either... so I just did it myself.

That being said... the NEW cards from HOODMAN USA, ROCK! I've had NO PROBLEMS what so ever with their adapter or cards. They are fairly fast in data transfer rates, and stable as all get out! You can use a few other manufacturers cards in their adapter, but theirs are stable and "guaranteed" to work! Give them a try.

If you do, then Craig is correct, it's NOT that expensive to use them once and then store them! "Cost of doing business" applies now. One draw back: Over/under cranking can't be done with the SDHC cards! (up to 40fps with the Hoodman's have been tested and approved!) So if you don't need that feature, save some money and use the Hoodman cards! You'll be glad you did!

Curt

Curt Pair
Picture This Productions
Sony ICE Team
F900/F800/F350/PDW700/EX1/EX3/D790/D600
Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 HD/Matrox
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