Sony MSAC-EX1 Memory Stick Duo ExpressCard Adaptor as recording media at DVinfo.net

Michael MK Siu · January 6th, 2008, 08:58 AM

Dear all,

I am wondering if it is at all possible to use on the EX1 the Sony MSAC-EX1 Memory Stick Duo ExpressCard Adaptor and Memory Stick Duo cards as a recording media?

Thank you.
Michael
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Eric Pascarelli · January 6th, 2008, 09:04 AM

I don't know, but I doubt it. Sony have said that the camera only works with SxS cards and not more standard express media.

It may work after Sony releases their promised firmware update which, it is said, will allow the camera to use standard media.

Bernard Racelis · January 6th, 2008, 09:15 AM

If you look at the specs (write speed) of a memory stick, it's less than 35Mb/sec which is the bitrate of the camera. Plus it records other auxiliary files (metadata and XML files). And when you record at 60fps/720p30 overcrank (slow-motion), the bit rate is even doubled.

Eric Pascarelli · January 6th, 2008, 09:31 AM

Good point.

But maybe it will be possible to use really slow media for lower data rate applications, such as undercranking, time lapse, or stop motion?

Only time (and testing) will tell.

Bernard Racelis · January 6th, 2008, 09:37 AM

Edit/Correction to my previous post:

There's actually a memory stick pro "HG" specs which is faster.

Anyway, as Eric mentioned, the camera currently only works with SxS cards.

January 6th, 2008, 08:58 AM	#1
Michael MK Siu New Boot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 24	Sony MSAC-EX1 Memory Stick Duo ExpressCard Adaptor as recording media Dear all, I am wondering if it is at all possible to use on the EX1 the Sony MSAC-EX1 Memory Stick Duo ExpressCard Adaptor and Memory Stick Duo cards as a recording media? Thank you. Michael --- [www.dvshortfilms.com] [www.mksiu.com]

January 6th, 2008, 09:04 AM	#2
Eric Pascarelli Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 498	I don't know, but I doubt it. Sony have said that the camera only works with SxS cards and not more standard express media. It may work after Sony releases their promised firmware update which, it is said, will allow the camera to use standard media.

January 6th, 2008, 09:15 AM	#3
Bernard Racelis Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 82	If you look at the specs (write speed) of a memory stick, it's less than 35Mb/sec which is the bitrate of the camera. Plus it records other auxiliary files (metadata and XML files). And when you record at 60fps/720p30 overcrank (slow-motion), the bit rate is even doubled.

January 6th, 2008, 09:31 AM	#4
Eric Pascarelli Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 498	Good point. But maybe it will be possible to use really slow media for lower data rate applications, such as undercranking, time lapse, or stop motion? Only time (and testing) will tell.

January 6th, 2008, 09:37 AM	#5
Bernard Racelis Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 82	Edit/Correction to my previous post: There's actually a memory stick pro "HG" specs which is faster. Anyway, as Eric mentioned, the camera currently only works with SxS cards.