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Originally Posted by Ravi Kiran
What do you think of P2 vs. XDCam discs? The discs seem like a good idea since we could just pop in new discs without worrying about offloading them.
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Pros and cons to each, and I wouldn't forget about SxS. The cost of the cards per GB is not much less than P2, but because they are used with a 35Mbs codec the cost/minute is 3-4 times less. (And they directly slot into modern laptops.)
A lot depends on your budget - XDCAM disc is only available on relatively expensive cameras. Big advantage is that you can shoot, hand to client, forget, and it's self archiving. Disadvantages compared to solid state are higher power consumption, requires dedicated reader/deck (or use of camera) and data transfers speeds off disc are generally slower than off solid state.
If your budget is much less, have you thought about the Z7 or S270? Simultaneous recording to tape (for archive) and Compact Flash (for cheap, fast downloading)?
With much higher budgets, the PDW700 offers a lot. Same idea of choice of recording media - but here XDCAM disc or SxS (with adaptor) - and with higher quality, full broadcast approved 50Mbs codec.