Re: Footage offloaded from cards - alternative to laptop? by Brian Barkley on Apr 1, 2009 at 1:09:13 pm
You're going to need a computer, regardless of what you are storing the files on. I use a Seagate Free Agent Pro external hard drive, but it does require a computer between the EX-3 and the hard drive.
Re: Footage offloaded from cards - alternative to laptop? by Jason Brown on Apr 1, 2009 at 1:40:51 pm
You HAVE to use XDCAM transfer software to copy the BPAV folder from the card, right?
Because...I'm thinking someone could create a box with a pcmcia slot that has a script running to copy to small internal 2.5 drive and have a basic screen that displays copying/complete could be MUCH cheaper than a laptop, and so much more compact.
Has anyone thought of this idea? Built a prototype? Anyone interested in buying one if it existed?
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Re: Footage offloaded from cards - alternative to laptop? by Jason Brown on Apr 1, 2009 at 1:45:56 pm
Since you can't plug the card directly into the box...can you use the usb-card adapter so you can keep shooting. I'd hate to tie up the cam to transfer media.