Sony HVR-MRC1K Memory Recording Unit Review

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(More customer reviews)Fits beautifully on my HVR Z5U, set up is easy, and so is using it. Just pop out the compact flash card (I got a SanDisk 16GB), plug it into your reader (I have a multicard reader) and transfer files.
By the way, files are either in M2T format or AVI, but for some reason I can't get mine to capture AVI... So I take m2t files and rough cut them on a PC using PowerDirector, then transfer them to a Mac and get into after fx or premiere.
I will soon contact Sony or Adorama support if I determine this gadget's inability to capture AVI is due to a product malfunction.

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The HVR-MRC1K captures the HDV, DVCAM, or DV stream output from the camcorder and allows users to record HDV/DVCAM/DV files to a standard CompactFlash solid-state memory card, while simultaneously recording to tape. Extremely compact and lightweight, the HVR-MRC1K can be attached directly onto the HVR-Z5U without cabling, converting the camcorder to a tape and memory 'Hybrid' recording system. The HVR-MRC1K offers limitless workflow benefits. After a shoot, users can simply connect the unit to a compatible nonlinear editor and edit their footage instantly. The HVR-MRC1K offers direct access to recordings, making the time consuming digitizing process a thing of the past. Using the HVR-MRC1K as an edit source feed also eliminates the time previously required by users to dub work tapes. Users can combine the HVR-MRC1K with a Sony professional HDV and DVCAM camcorder for a true taste of workflow innovation.

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Transcend 128 GB 1.8 Inch External Solid State Drive (SSD) TS128GSSD18M-M Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great little drive. It is significantly faster than the current 64GB flash drives and has twice the space. It is small enough to fit easily in your pocket. It requires either 2 USB ports, or 1 eSATA and 1 USB port, because it draws power from one USB port and transfers data using the other port (Comes with 2 y-cables, one for USB only, the other for eSATA/USB). Mine worked perfectly right out of the box. I liked the first one so much, I bought a 2nd one to use as an off-site backup for my home computers. The only reason I gave this product only 4 stars is because it is currently quite pricey.

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Combining the speed and durability advantages solid-state technology with the versatility of eSATA and USB connection interfaces, Transcend's SSD18M is an innovative new type of storage device that offers fashionable good looks and high-capacity mobile storage convenience. Unlike traditional hard disk drives, this handy device is made of reliable NAND flash memory that contains no moving parts, which not only eliminates the possibility of mechanical failure resulting from vibration and shock, but also provides substantial weight savings and reduced power consumption. With both eSATA and USB2.0 interface options, this portable SSD features the ultimate in connection flexibility, offering guaranteed speed along with multi-platform compatibility. Aside from its high-speed performance and solid-state durability, the SSD18M¿s chic gloss diamond pattern fascia also distinguishes it as a genuinely fashionable device. SSD18M provides ultra-portable convenience, with a shape that fits perfectly in a pocket, briefcase or purse. Combining portability, speed and reliability inside an extremely elegant exterior, the SSD18M is the perfect choice for storing essential files either at home or when traveling.

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