P2 Store
Is the P2 storage device buletproof or is their any chance of loosing footage?
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I've read about some issues with the p2 store and Final Cut Pro.
But I'm also interested in these device, and hope we get further input and any resolution of issues. |
I've never had a problem with mine... and it's been bumped around a bit.
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I've never had a problem with mine either. Ocassionally between set-ups on ultralow budget shoots I have to transfer footage while walking, and I've taken to walking much like a steadycam operator to prevent the shake light coming on.
I am a mac user and there's been no problem, even though I'm on a Intel mac and therefore can't use the P2 store manager. Hope this helps. John |
John:
What functionality, if any, do you lose by not having the p2 store manager available on the Intel Mac? |
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it's a tool to check the device, change some of the internal settings, and I think you can use it to erase just one card instead of all at once. |
David,
Sorry, I don't know what functionality you loose not being able to use P2 manager, because I haven't had a chance to use it. I'd like to though, if it would give more control over which cards I can pull off the P2 store rather than having to download them all at once. Which is what I have to do now, or have to spend ages working out which files I've downloaded and which ones I have not. Hope this makes sence. Despite this problem I still stand by my P2 Store, it works well and is particullarly useful when shooting on location. John |
Mine's been great (knocking on wood) though I am very careful with it. I just wish Panny would come out with a bigger HDD for it.
Peter |
Can anyone tell me if the PS store downloads only in real time or is it a faster data download??
Thanks. |
Depends on what mode you shoot in. In 1080 mode it's realtime. In 720/24pN mode, it's 2.5 times faster than realtime. In DV mode it's 4x faster than realtime.
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Thanks for the quick reply, Barry.
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Mine (with the Intel MacBook Pro) is working flawlessly. I would like that P2 Manager, however, as that it would be nice to be able to wipe one card instead of the whole drive.
Stephen |
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This is just transferring the contents of the p2 store to your harddrive. Wouldn't the data transfer be the same regardless of what mode the video was shot in? |
No, because he's talking about footage length in time, not amount of data. 720p 24pn takes up a lot less drive space than 1080i 24p, thus it takes a shorter time to download. DV takes even less space, so again, it is faster to download.
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P2 Store on Intel Macs
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Thanks. |
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