FFV's Sidekick... some questions at DVinfo.net

George Odell · April 8th, 2012, 08:34 AM

Is anyone out there using this new FFV Sidekick as yet?

I'll be using it just as an HD video recorder from an EX-3 for play out to a satellite or Vyvx feed later.

How much record time can you get at the lowest data rate of 145mbps?

Ned Soltz · April 10th, 2012, 04:56 AM

Have a review unit sitting here. Nothing really special. I think the unit is overpriced when compared to the Samurai and Pix (not comparing to KiPro because KiPro doesn't have a screen). Samurai delivers more for much less money. Pix240 is only a little bit more and is much sturdier and more feature-laden. If you are merely using with EX and then playing out, you should also consider the Nanoflash, which has just dropped in price and which works great as a playout "deck"

George Odell · April 10th, 2012, 07:24 AM

Thank you for the detailed reply. Was having to rent something for a shoot but as it turns out now I can do what they need with the internal SxS cards.

Do like that Samurai though as far as costs go.

April 8th, 2012, 08:34 AM	#1
George Odell Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 270	FFV's Sidekick... some questions Is anyone out there using this new FFV Sidekick as yet? I'll be using it just as an HD video recorder from an EX-3 for play out to a satellite or Vyvx feed later. How much record time can you get at the lowest data rate of 145mbps? __________________ "the difference between an amateur photographer and a professional is the amateur shows you all his pictures"

April 10th, 2012, 04:56 AM	#2
Ned Soltz Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Teaneck, NJ Posts: 659	Re: FFV's Sidekick... some questions Have a review unit sitting here. Nothing really special. I think the unit is overpriced when compared to the Samurai and Pix (not comparing to KiPro because KiPro doesn't have a screen). Samurai delivers more for much less money. Pix240 is only a little bit more and is much sturdier and more feature-laden. If you are merely using with EX and then playing out, you should also consider the Nanoflash, which has just dropped in price and which works great as a playout "deck"

April 10th, 2012, 07:24 AM	#3
George Odell Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 270	Re: FFV's Sidekick... some questions Thank you for the detailed reply. Was having to rent something for a shoot but as it turns out now I can do what they need with the internal SxS cards. Do like that Samurai though as far as costs go. __________________ "the difference between an amateur photographer and a professional is the amateur shows you all his pictures"