Re: feedback on FireStore FS-100

The firestore FS-100 will deliver just a hair less then 100 minutes of DVCPROHD (Assuming the standard 1 GB per minute and taking into consideration that the Firestore OS will occupy some space on the drive). That said, if you shoot in a studio setting, the Firestore isn't really much of a nusiance. Zacuto and other companies make wonderful accessory holders for the Firestore, Switronix batteries and other add-ons that make a studio or well put together field kit a pleasure to work with (and very cool to look at).

If, on the other hand, you are doing event work or a lot of handheld shooting, the firestore becomes albatross like and frankly not something that I'd care to deal with. I rarely used my Firestore with my Z1U even though it was a breeze to transfer footage to my computer for edit, it was just a total hassle to have everything piled on to the camera or my belt. (Yes, I'm finicky and lazy).

Please do not misunderstand, the Firestore does EXACTLY what it was designed to do and it does it most likely better than anything else you're likely to come across. It's just a little kludgy in the field.

I am fully fireproofed, so anyone caring to douse me with flammable liquid for my heresy is welcome to step up.

Jim Harvey
JHV Digital