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Favorite FLASH MEDIA

Favorite FLASH MEDIA

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Emanuel A.

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Since the module's price is the same ($500) and taking the Flash route as well (beyond the RED DRIVE that is the most popular option among all of us, I believe), what's your 2nd best option?
 
I'm not sure how to vote on this one just yet. ExpressCard and 1.8" SATA formats are just emerging on the market right now. I would think that the 1.8" SATA format holds the most promise for capacity over time. ExpressCard and SATA (assuming 300MBs SATA-II) are nearly identical in max transfer rate and with notebookd computers all shipping (or at least all the high-end ones) with ExpressCard slots, thats a strong argument for that format.

In the end, I don't know which is the best way to go and I'm glad I don't have to make my decision for a couple months. But if I had to choose today to shoot with the camera tomorrow, I would choose the CF unit. Only for the reason that media is commonly available.
 
I am going to skip the flash options and go for the RAW port unless Red decides not to make the RED-RAID. I can't spend $100k+ on some third-party DDR just to get 4k 60fps and 2k 120fps.
 
it would be interesting to view poll results but specially from the red team guys..
 
Confirming CF as first option nowadays seems natural. My only doubt is why RED 1.8" SATA Flash has the double votes of the RED "EXPRESS CARD" FLASH?

Any thoughts there? Especially from those who voted adding their belief there.
 
Theoretically, ExpressCard FLASH is going to be more expensive per GB and won't pack as many GB either. 1.8" HDD style is a bit larger form factor. But I think a lot of this will be determined by what consumers buy the most of, or at least prices will be. But I still bet the 1.8" drive form factor will be the dominant form. After all, it will be used inside everything from compact camcorders, to iPods and other media players, PDAs, etc..
 
I'm going to shoot REDCODE RAW to the RED RAM SATA 64GD drive. The world would end as we know it if we can figure out how to up the frame rate any with this setup. Not saying... just hoping someday.

Jim
 
Hey Jim, what about dual recording? Such as recording to Red Drive and Red Flash or Red Drive and Red Ram at the same time? The purpose would be to give the client the Red Drive as tangible backup and then me use the Red Flash (or Ram) to edit from.
 
This would be a great idea!
 
We are working on it... not saying it will be done! I have to be careful here. If I say we are working on it and don't get it done by the time cameras are delivered, I don't want to hear any crap! :-)
 
Good news! :-)
 
I've noticed that Graeme Nattress and Jim Jannard gave their vote to the RED 1.8" SATA Flash option... and there are two options related to this at the price list. Why? What's the difference?
 
My 1st choice is not listed... 64GB RED RAM. The 1.8" will not be ready for a few months, but when it is it will be my 2nd choice (and 1st on-camera choice).

One is the housing and the other is media.

Jim
 
1.8" SATA 32 GB drive

1.8" SATA 32 GB drive

Jannard said:
My 1st choice is not listed... 64GB RED RAM. The 1.8" will not be ready for a few months, but when it is it will be my 2nd choice (and 1st on-camera choice).

One is the housing and the other is media.

Jim
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Sandisk has just announced the availability of a 1.8" SATA 32 GB drive at $350 as an OEM product (ie. not available individually). See here :
http://www.sandisk.com/Oem/Default.aspx?CatID=1478

Seems like a good way to go.

I found the info on Macbidouille.com (the french, and original, version of Hardmac).

edit : $350 is for the 2.5" version, I don't know the price of 1.8"

Cheers,
Damien
 
Jannard said:
I'm going to shoot REDCODE RAW to the RED RAM SATA 64GD drive. The world would end as we know it if we can figure out how to up the frame rate any with this setup. Not saying... just hoping someday.

Jim
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Couldn't you stick four 1.8" drives in a RED RAM SATA drive, at 32GB per drive you would get 128GB and in RAID you would have 180 MB/s write speed (theoretically)? I'm also hoping!

Cheers,
Damien
 
At this moment it's hard to decide. CF (type IV) seems ok as it's available now and affordable, but 8 gigs are not enough. I've had too much crap with media and I really don't need card swapping every 4-5 minutes of footage (and all that goes with it).

RED RAM would be my first choice, but I can't afford it right now. It will be interesting to see the 1.8 SATA prices when this option becomes available.

Also, I wonder how long will it take for the 32GB CF's to come out. I just love the thought of small, reliable and resistant recording media, and carrying your shoot in your inner pocket...
 
Jannard said:
I'm going to shoot REDCODE RAW to the RED RAM SATA 64GD drive. The world would end as we know it if we can figure out how to up the frame rate any with this setup. Not saying... just hoping someday.

Jim
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Absolutely the best joice for me eather. When I need a shaky action camera I trust more to this gadget, than to a REDdrive. I will have bouth.
 
We are working on it... not saying it will be done! I have to be careful here. If I say we are working on it and don't get it done by the time cameras are delivered, I don't want to hear any crap! :-)
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Double recording would ease the minds of many here...and certainly of the producers who are still stuck in tape mode and don't trust the digital revolution. Instant back-up. Very nice. I hope you guys can swing it!
 
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