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Old February 21st, 2009, 06:23 PM   #1
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PHU-60K Hard Drive

What are users' latest experiences of the PHU-60K Hard Drive - is it reliable, and what are the consequences of "Media needs to be restored' message - does it simply mean the device isn't seated properly and needs re-attaching (are clips ever lost)?
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Old February 22nd, 2009, 09:29 AM   #2
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Don't have one but found this in the Canon area... so might as well bring it down here
for those that have the unit.... this is a software solution to joining split footage...

HVR-DR60 | Hard Disk Recording Unit
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Old February 22nd, 2009, 02:13 PM   #3
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I have been using the PHU-60K for 4 months and haven't had one media related problem.

The downsides to the device as i see them:

1) makes the already awkward hand-held ergonomics more cumbersome.
2) transferring the files is a bit slower than the cards
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Old February 22nd, 2009, 02:17 PM   #4
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[QUOTE=makes the already awkward hand-held ergonomics more cumbersome.
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Cheers - can imagine that; am considering it for a series of 8x 2hr discussions we'll be filming - static/tripod stuff - seems ideal.
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Old February 22nd, 2009, 03:23 PM   #5
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Mark why don't you use sdhc cards in the camera instead ?, loads cheaper than the hard drive.

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Old February 22nd, 2009, 04:56 PM   #6
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Hi Paul, I have a couple of 16gb SDHC cards in eFilms adapters but haven't tested them fully; the job will be 18hrs of material in Dubai for BBC with possibly not time to offload between shoots so want the most reliable solution. First time I put my SDHC in the Ex1 I got a 'Media Needs to be Restored' msg - seems like that just means it's not seated properly, but confidence wasn't inspired!
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Old February 23rd, 2009, 01:57 AM   #7
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What sdhc cards did you try ?
I use the transcend 16gb, me and my colleagues haven't had any problems with them.
I'd rather buy enough cards for the 18 shoot than the hard drive.
The hard drive i believe only records in the sp mode, ie 1080/50i sp, where as the cards record all modes except overcrank.
Let me know if you want a reliable place to buy the cards.

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Old February 23rd, 2009, 05:27 AM   #8
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Ta - SanDisk cards; further testing this week. Will check out about the drive / SP only - that wouldn't be much use!
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Old February 23rd, 2009, 05:59 AM   #9
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I've been using the PHU-60K since last September and never had a problem with it. The only thing to note is that you can't overcrank with them (just like the MxR). I have two set-up giving just under 8 hours of recorded footage!
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Old February 23rd, 2009, 07:42 AM   #10
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Ta Paul - does it only record in the sp mode, ie 1080/50i sp ?
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Old February 23rd, 2009, 07:49 AM   #11
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I've been using the unit without a hitch. I use it for interviews, so I don't have to stop and change cards (good for 3+ hours) , so camera is on stix. Then use cards for when I'm moving.
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The PHU-60 will record all standard frame rates/modes at HQ. It just can't do S&Q modes.
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Old February 23rd, 2009, 03:56 PM   #13
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We just purchased an EX1 and the drive. It works well, but I have not really put it through the paces yet. I do like the LONG record times and it is much cheaper than the 32 gig SxS.
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Old February 25th, 2009, 11:36 AM   #14
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Ta Paul - does it only record in the sp mode, ie 1080/50i sp ?
Sorry for the delay! The PHU-60K will record all modes but other than Quick and Slow Motion!
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Old March 26th, 2009, 12:11 AM   #15
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Other than no slo-mo, it is also inadvisable to use the PHU-60K on a plane as data may be damaged in low pressure environments. The altitude limitation is 9,800 feet. Although the cabin may be pressurized, most planes bring the cabin altitude down to 10,000 feet only.
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