The Digital Video Information Network - View Single Post - Why aren't there any affordable tapeless devices?

Jack Falbey · July 13th, 2008, 09:19 AM

The Firestore, Flash XDR, etc. are great if you can afford them, but I'm wondering why someone hasn't come out with a simple firewire-connected flash card (CF or SDHC) unit that attaches to the camcorder and starts/stops when the record-button is pressed? Sort of a "poor man's" MRC1. It wouldn't have to provide metadata or a multitude of codecs or connectors, as long as it's able to parallel-record the signal going to tape. It seems like the technology is readily available, and would be much cheaper to produce than the pro-level units...

July 13th, 2008, 09:19 AM	#1
Jack Falbey New Boot Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Estero, FL Posts: 7	Why aren't there any affordable tapeless devices? The Firestore, Flash XDR, etc. are great if you can afford them, but I'm wondering why someone hasn't come out with a simple firewire-connected flash card (CF or SDHC) unit that attaches to the camcorder and starts/stops when the record-button is pressed? Sort of a "poor man's" MRC1. It wouldn't have to provide metadata or a multitude of codecs or connectors, as long as it's able to parallel-record the signal going to tape. It seems like the technology is readily available, and would be much cheaper to produce than the pro-level units...