Newbie question about compatibility at DVinfo.net

Craig Lieberman · September 28th, 2009, 10:56 AM

Have a Canon XHA1 and just ordered the JVC GY HM700. Is the NanoFlash compatible with both? If I read the info and threads right, it is...just making sure prior to dropping some more coin.

Dan Keaton · September 28th, 2009, 11:23 AM

Dear Craig,

The HM700 has HD-SDI output and is compatible with the nanoFlash.

The Canon XH A1 does not have HD-SDI, nor HDMI output. As such, the component output would have to go through a converter before the signal could be accepted by the nanoFlash.

Craig Lieberman · September 28th, 2009, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Keaton

Dear Craig,

The HM700 has HD-SDI output and is compatible with the nanoFlash.

The Canon XH A1 does not have HD-SDI, nor HDMI output. As such, the component output would have to go through a converter before the signal could be accepted by the nanoFlash.

Thanks, Dan.

What data rates might I expect with the HM700 and the NanoFlash...are we still talking 50 mbps, 100, 160?

Lastly, the files are written to NanoFlash in either Quicktime MOV or MXF files, IIRC.

Working with FCP 6.0.4 on a Mac Desktop with 16GB RAM, I assume this workflow would be fast and efficient.

Dan Keaton · September 28th, 2009, 12:55 PM

Dear Craig,

The data rate of your HM700 is 1.485 Gbps, or 1,485 Mbps.

The nanoFlash records in many different bit-rates, from a very low 5 Mbps (SD, for DVD's) up to and including 220 Mbps, but the sweet spot is 100 Mbps Long-GOP.

The nanoFlash can create Quicktime (".MOV"), MXF (".MXF), or MPG (".MPG").

(Note: I had to look up "IIRC" as I did not know what format that was!. Then I found that you meant "If I Remember Correctly", so I got a nice laugh.)

Your Mac Desktop should probably work ok.

Just be certain that your disk subsystem is up to par. Using a USB drive is not advisable, and working with SATA drives is far superior to Firewire drives. Is your Mac generally very responsive? If so, you should be ok.

Craig Lieberman · September 28th, 2009, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Keaton

Dear Craig,

The data rate of your HM700 is 1.485 Gbps, or 1,485 Mbps.

The nanoFlash records in many different bit-rates, from a very low 5 Mbps (SD, for DVD's) up to and including 220 Mbps, but the sweet spot is 100 Mbps Long-GOP.

The nanoFlash can create Quicktime (".MOV"), MXF (".MXF), or MPG (".MPG").

(Note: I had to look up "IIRC" as I did not know what format that was!. Then I found that you meant "If I Remember Correctly", so I got a nice laugh.)

Your Mac Desktop should probably work ok.

Just be certain that your disk subsystem is up to par. Using a USB drive is not advisable, and working with SATA drives is far superior to Firewire drives. Is your Mac generally very responsive? If so, you should be ok.

Dan;

Your quick response and knowledge base have convinced me to buy your product. Upon delivery of my JVC unit, I will be procuring a Nanoflash without delay.

Dan Keaton · September 28th, 2009, 06:34 PM

Dear Craig,

Well, that certainly is good news.

I am confident that you will be happy with the nanoFlash.

Aaron Newsome · September 28th, 2009, 11:12 PM

Craig, you really can't go wrong. These little boxes are pure magic. Just awesome really.

September 28th, 2009, 10:56 AM	#1
Craig Lieberman Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ladera Ranch, California Posts: 115	Newbie question about compatibility Have a Canon XHA1 and just ordered the JVC GY HM700. Is the NanoFlash compatible with both? If I read the info and threads right, it is...just making sure prior to dropping some more coin.

September 28th, 2009, 11:23 AM	#2
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Dear Craig, The HM700 has HD-SDI output and is compatible with the nanoFlash. The Canon XH A1 does not have HD-SDI, nor HDMI output. As such, the component output would have to go through a converter before the signal could be accepted by the nanoFlash. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

September 28th, 2009, 12:55 PM	#4
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Dear Craig, The data rate of your HM700 is 1.485 Gbps, or 1,485 Mbps. The nanoFlash records in many different bit-rates, from a very low 5 Mbps (SD, for DVD's) up to and including 220 Mbps, but the sweet spot is 100 Mbps Long-GOP. The nanoFlash can create Quicktime (".MOV"), MXF (".MXF), or MPG (".MPG"). (Note: I had to look up "IIRC" as I did not know what format that was!. Then I found that you meant "If I Remember Correctly", so I got a nice laugh.) Your Mac Desktop should probably work ok. Just be certain that your disk subsystem is up to par. Using a USB drive is not advisable, and working with SATA drives is far superior to Firewire drives. Is your Mac generally very responsive? If so, you should be ok. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

September 28th, 2009, 06:34 PM	#6
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Dear Craig, Well, that certainly is good news. I am confident that you will be happy with the nanoFlash. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

September 28th, 2009, 11:12 PM	#7
Aaron Newsome Major Player Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 590	Craig, you really can't go wrong. These little boxes are pure magic. Just awesome really.