EX + Non-Intel mac = ? at DVinfo.net

Richard Clark · November 17th, 2007, 08:48 PM

Is Sony going to support the use of non-Intel macs with the EX? I really hope they will because my editing system is a G5. What do you guys think?

Richard V. Clark

Joachim Hoge · November 18th, 2007, 05:14 AM

I think you will be able to edit, but not use the free viewer software, but I´m not sure.
This is the reason I had to pass on my pre-ordered EX1 as the editor and director on the documentary Im working are both on G5´s and they wouldn´t have been able to just watch rushes directly on their laptops as I had planned.
It´s a shame, but hopefully they will upgrade the software soon.
I couldn´t take the chance though

Richard Clark · November 18th, 2007, 11:52 AM

I have a macbook pro for the field, so rushes shouldn't be a problem. At this point I don't want to spend 2500 on a mac pro, when I know an update will happen in the next 2 months.

Greg Boston · November 18th, 2007, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard Clark

Is Sony going to support the use of non-Intel macs with the EX? I really hope they will because my editing system is a G5. What do you guys think?

Richard V. Clark

This issue is being raised by at least one Sony division to Japan. I gave some input on this as well.

-gb-

John Godwin · November 18th, 2007, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard Clark

I have a macbook pro for the field, so rushes shouldn't be a problem. At this point I don't want to spend 2500 on a mac pro, when I know an update will happen in the next 2 months.

Is the update on the MacBook Pro? - I'm working toward getting a final cut system and that would be the base of it.

Thanks,
John

Zsolt Gordos · November 19th, 2007, 01:21 AM

According to rumors, there will be a major upgrade in the Macbook Pro-s next year - with solid state solution replacing hard drives.

Zsolt Gordos · November 19th, 2007, 01:28 AM

Sorry, forgot to add the link:

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles...orld_expo.html

November 17th, 2007, 08:48 PM	#1
Richard Clark Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wexford, Pa Posts: 27	EX + Non-Intel mac = ? Is Sony going to support the use of non-Intel macs with the EX? I really hope they will because my editing system is a G5. What do you guys think? Richard V. Clark __________________ Sony XDCAM EX HVX-200

November 18th, 2007, 11:52 AM	#3
Richard Clark Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wexford, Pa Posts: 27	I have a macbook pro for the field, so rushes shouldn't be a problem. At this point I don't want to spend 2500 on a mac pro, when I know an update will happen in the next 2 months. __________________ Sony XDCAM EX HVX-200

November 19th, 2007, 01:21 AM	#6
Zsolt Gordos Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 414	According to rumors, there will be a major upgrade in the Macbook Pro-s next year - with solid state solution replacing hard drives. __________________ Sony XDCAM EX1r, Canon 5DMkII, Røde NTG2, Røde NT1000, Røde Stereo Videomic, Sachtler DV6 SB on Gitzo 1325V, Steadicam Merlin, Omnitracker, Hackintosh 3.5Ghz Quad 8Gb RAM

November 19th, 2007, 01:28 AM	#7
Zsolt Gordos Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 414	Sorry, forgot to add the link: http://www.appleinsider.com/articles...orld_expo.html __________________ Sony XDCAM EX1r, Canon 5DMkII, Røde NTG2, Røde NT1000, Røde Stereo Videomic, Sachtler DV6 SB on Gitzo 1325V, Steadicam Merlin, Omnitracker, Hackintosh 3.5Ghz Quad 8Gb RAM

November 18th, 2007, 05:14 AM	#2
Joachim Hoge Major Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 402	I think you will be able to edit, but not use the free viewer software, but I´m not sure. This is the reason I had to pass on my pre-ordered EX1 as the editor and director on the documentary Im working are both on G5´s and they wouldn´t have been able to just watch rushes directly on their laptops as I had planned. It´s a shame, but hopefully they will upgrade the software soon. I couldn´t take the chance though