JVC DR-HD100 vs FE FS-4Pro
Does anyone know if the new Focus Enhancements harddrives are the same thing as the rebranded DR-HD100? The specs look very similar with the exception of a 100GB version.
supports Quicktime HDV 720p30 We are purchasing one of these units and it seems like they would work. Thanks Dave Beaty |
The only difference I know of is that the DR-HD100 has "J" control for JVC specific control and talk-back features.
Basically, you can see in the viewfinder the status of the DR-HD100 and how many minutes of recording are left. Cosmetically, the DR-HD100 says "ProHD" on it. |
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1. Status in the viewfinder/LCD monitor - you can see in the viewfinder how many minutes are available on the drive, and you can see what mode it is in. This assures you that the drive is getting a good signal, and that it is rolling when it's supposed to. 2. Power Management - when you turn the camera off, the drive will shut off as well 3. Split Record - allows you to program the camera so that one start button will roll only the tape, and another start button will roll only the drive. Some nice features that are worth the small difference in price. Regards, |
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Otherwise the DR-HD100 is probably a better way to go especially for the integration that Carl mentions. |
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Does the DR HD100 support 24p?
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It will capture m2t files exactly the way a program like DVHSCap would. Therefore, any frame rate, inlcuding 720P24 will record as m2t. I haven't actually tested 480P60 or 576P50 yet, but will get around to that. If you are referring to the real-time quicktime encapsulation for FCP 5, then only 720P30 will work. However, Focus says they are working on 720P24 QT support. |
That sucks. I guess I'm going to wait on that purchase then.
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Thanks for the info Carl and Tim.
Rolling the DTE and tape simultaneously is huge...as is seeing the DTE status in the viewfinder. Does anyone know if the current JVC DR-HD100's out there have the firmware to record Quicktime 720p30 or will we have to order that sperate software I read here about. IOW, Has JVC/FE integrated this patch into the current model? Dave Beaty |
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If I get another HD series camera in the near future (and I might, fingers crossed), I will purchase the DR-HD100 instead of the standalone FS4HD Pro, although I know I can use the FS4HD I have now with other HD cameras if those come into my possession. |
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Carl - I'm not getting ANY of these things (just purchased a DR-HD100). Is there some trick to making it work with the GY-HD101E? We are selecting JVC mode on the DR-HD100 and at the moment all our tests have been run in DV format using Avid OMF. It seems to roll fine, but no feedback in viewfinder, no powering up with camera (haven't tested the split recording mode). All I see in the viewfinder is the normal tape remaining time. Firmware revison for my camera: SYS CPU - C1590 - VO401 CAM CPU - C1591 - VO202 VTR CPU - C1594 - VO114 ENG CPU - L1187 - VO205 PS any tips on how to use in tapeless mode? do you have to set timecode on the DR-HD100 to int or is there still timecode on the firewire from camera? Thanks John |
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I'm not a service person, so I can't check your firmware versions. What I can tell you is my personal experience, which is that when the GY-HD100U camera and DRHD100 have current firmware versions, all of the features I described in my post above do indeed work. I don't know if the HD101E is different in that regard. You should consult with JVC tech support in your country to get assistance with the proper set-up. Regards, |
Can you mount the FS-4 on the camera like the DR-100?
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That would be great if there was any. So far the only person I can talk to is the chief engineer at JVC-Hagemeyer, but his exact words were "I'm not very familiar with the DR-HD100" .... All servicing in Australia is handled by third party. thanks anyway Carl, I'll perservere John |
Hi Carl -
I'm following up with JVC in Australia, but apart from the split record function, none of the others are working. We have the right firmware revision, so I'm wondering this - is there another part of the A upgrade that must be implemented (apart from firmware) for the unit to work correctly? It does state in the manual that the GY-HD10x must have the "A" revision. While I've had my firmware upgraded, the hardware hasn't been touched. |
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Sorry, I don't know. You'll need to continue to work with JVC tech support there. Also: have you checked the firmware version of the DR-HD100 to see if it is up to date? Check this website for instructions: http://www.focusinfo.com/support/downloads.asp#expand |
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Hi Tim, Have they updated this yet? I only shoot 24p and I REALLY want to buy the DR100, but if I can't shot 24p and edit it in FC5, Its not use =( |
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