AJA Ki Pro vs. Nano Flash... Pros and cons?

We are considering buying the Sony EX3 cameras and adding a device like the Nano Flash or the AJA Ki Pro. I like the idea of using the CF Cards in the Nano Flash but the HD in Ki Pro is cheaper per GB of storage unless you go with the solid state modules of course.
The Ki Pro records directly to Pro Res which is great for our workflow since we edit on FCP.
However it is a little bigger and bulkier and may take a little longer to set up.
I'm kind of torn here.
Any recommendations? Any gotchas that I should be aware of? Long record times are important.
Sometimes we shoot for over an hour straight no stopping. Seminars, Classes etc...

OK

Up front Disclaimer: I consult for both Sony and AJA, I even demo'd during the KiPro launch tour , but it is not the only DDR I use.

Nano flash is smaller/ lighter/ less expensive
it only captures content as Mpeg.
FCP does not edit Mpeg easily
It only captures 8 bit, even though most cameras output 10bit over HDSDI.
No component,
No Up Down or Cross Conversions
No remote functionality.
FCP does not like the high bandwidth mpeg flavors

KiPro is larger more complicated
Shoots only Apple ProRes
Always records 10bit prores
Component, HDMI, HDSDI
remote control and setup
Soon to have RS422 Serial Control
Soon to have Gang Record functions (trucks or Stereo)


The KiPro costs more because it does more, with the upcoming software updates you should be able to use it as a recorder and a deck too....


gary adcock
Studio37
HD & Film Consultation
Post and Production Workflows for the Digitally Inclined
Chicago, IL

http://blogs.creativecow.net/24640

I use the EX3 together with the Nano flash and it is IMO the best way to go. If you want HD cam quality from a 8K camera and don't want to cart around a large external hard drive recorder like the Ki-Pro, get the Nano flash. I know this product very well and it is simply the best solution on the market for field recording.


Michael Palmer

Good Luck
Michael Palmer

Wow... now there are other options to consider....
1. Black Magic Design Hyper Deck Shuttle
2. ATOMOS Samurai
3. FFV Sidekick

So many good options now.