CitiDISK HDV - FireWire

[EastGear]

CitiDISK™ HD - FireWire
Edit Instantly! Plug into CitiDISK™ HD.
Time is money. And since you can’t re-capture time, the CitiDISK™ HD is a highly effective tool, eliminating the time consuming process of re-capturing Panasonic DVCPRO HD®, DVCPRO50® and DV footage from HD camcorder tapes into non-linear editing (NLE) systems.
CitiDISK™ HD is powerful, lightweight, portable and, with its internal rechargeable battery, connects directly to camcorders and captures footage to its miniature high-capacity hard drive and to tape simultaneously – directly from the camera's FireWire port into MXF files. When done shooting, set your camcorder to VCR mode to “QPLAY” the last scenes on the viewfinder or simply plug it into your computer’s FireWire port and edit/play directly on the digitized video at anytime.
Optimized For Panasonic DVCPRO HDR, DVCPRO50R & DV Video Professionals

• With its small form-factor, high-capacity and rugged design, CitiDISK? HD is ideally suited for broadcast and video professionals in the field. Typical applications include event video, corporate video, weddings, ceremonies and other similar events.

Camera-Controlled Recording With Or Without Tape

• Records DV streams via camera's REC button with P2 card or tape inserted, or by CitiDISK™ HD's REC button without P2 card or tape.

Native Quicktime(MOV), AVI2 & Canopus AVI2 File Format Support

• Current firmware release does not support P2-MXF. User is able to upgrade the firmware once it is released. However, by choosing Quicktime( MOV ), or AVI2 or Canopus AVI2 saves the conversion time from "MXF to MOV", or "MXF to AVI2".

Quick Play Last Captured Scene and Play All Captured Scences

• “QPLAY” last captured DV streams on viewfinder when setting camera to VCR mode. Navigating history clips is also possible by press and holding the QPLAY button for 3 seconds. Note: Current firmware release does not support DVCPro HD 1080i or 720p video playback to viewfinder, such function will be added back later on. However, DVCPro50 and DVCPro playback function is supported.

Archive DV Tape Content

• Archives taped DV streams by pressing CitiDISK™ HD's REC button with camera in VCR mode. Video clips are stored as file format supported in pre-formatted FAT32 hard drive folders. Note: Current firmware release supports MOV and AVI2, will add MXF support back once it is release.

Multiple DVCPRO HDR, DVCPRO50R & DV Formats And Audio Sampling Rate Detection

• CitiDISK™ HD automatically detects incoming MiniDV/DVCam/DVCPROR (DV or DV25), DVCPRO50R or DVCPRO HDR (DV100) stream formats and 2-ch-16bit-48Khz/2-ch-16bit-44.1Khz/4-ch-12bit-32khz audio sampling rates, and provides record/playback in either format.

Pre-Scene Loop Recording

• DV stream is buffered in internal memory and instantly recorded to the unit's hard drive when the REC button is pressed or REC command is selected. This function helps avoiding the loss of important scenes.

Non-Stop Shooting Through Combination Of Batteries

• CitiDISK™ HD embeds a 90-minute rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery that automatically kicks in when the 3-hour external battery runs low. This seamless battery power changeover ensures non-stop shooting capability no need to shut down the unit.

Plug 'n Play - Instant HDV/DV Editing

• CitiDISK™ HD appears as an external FireWire hard drive on the PC's or Mac's desktop. Video clips are immediately editable/playable by most NLE software packages.

Compact, Lightweight And Shock Resistant

• CitiDISK™ HD is compact, lightweight (only 10 ounces) and embeds a high-capacity laptop computer-grade hard drive (available in 80GB, 100GB or 120GB capacities) with inter shock absorption cushioning (all around) for maximum hard drive protection (150G non-operational tested).

Flexibility - Multiple Shooting Methods

• CitiDISK™ HD includes a belt clip-configured pouch to shoot from the belt, with newly designed pouch pocket for multiple types of external battery packs.
• Optional mounting pocket bracketed with V-Mount or Gold-Mount fits at rear end of broadcast camera - accompanies one D-Tap connector to CitiDISK™ HD converting power cable.

Quick Erase Button And Utility Programs

• Convenient one touch "Quick Erase" button provides instant file folder clean up to re-claim hard disk space. Utility programs included (PC and Mac-compatible).

Package Contents:

• Cable

One 6pin-4pin IEEEE1394A (FireWire) cable included

• Power

One External DC +12V wall mount power adapter
Optional external battery pack good for 3 hours

• Pouch

One belt-configured carrying pouch

• Unit

Dimension -- Width: 3" (77 mm); Height: 1" (25mm); Length: 5 and 5/8" (136 mm)
Weight -- 10 ounces (280 grams)

• Documentation

One quick usage guide, warranty card and programs, full manual in CD
Brochures:

• CitiDISK HD Brochure (Front)
• CitiDISK HD Brochure (Back)

[devilboy]

How is the pricing like??? Good enough to give FireStore a huge run for money???

[SnapSnap]

I'll be very interested to find out mare about this product. Can it be used with "normal" MiniDV cam or can it only be used with specific cameras. Also the pricing... (Actually, more important is the pricing...)

[pierceteo]

Cool, whats the price?

avail now?

[EastGear]

The CitiDISK™ HD - FireWire will be avliable for DEMO durning SITEX 2006.

[Dodol]

Come on EastGear, people are asking about the price. Let us know the price. Whether it is worth the money or not. If too expensive like the FireStore, than forget it, man. I would rather use the cheap Dv tape.

[danel]

yah agree... or anyone can post review at sitex?

[samvision]

Originally Posted by EastGear The CitiDISK™ HD - FireWire will be avliable for DEMO durning SITEX 2006.

look cool and light.
have anyone bought it ?

[jfoo]

saw the demo unit at sitex and fooled around with it a while. very small and light. works as advertised like firestore but not upgradable like firestore.

the price tag is a little steep at $1650 for a 40gb/80gb, can't remember now. should be 40gb.

according to eastgear, they are reseller and not agents.

[samvision]

Originally Posted by jfoo saw the demo unit at sitex and fooled around with it a while. very small and light. works as advertised like firestore but not upgradable like firestore. the price tag is a little steep at $1650 for a 40gb/80gb, can't remember now. should be 40gb. according to eastgear, they are reseller and not agents.

anyone compare the sony harddisk to this

[jfoo]

Originally Posted by samvision anyone compare the sony harddisk to this

looks pricey from the adverts. i dunno if this is a good investment unless you are a die die sony user.

question is will the sony harddisk be able to mate up with panny or even canon camcorders should you have different brands in your inventory.

[samvision]

Originally Posted by jfoo looks pricey from the adverts. i dunno if this is a good investment unless you are a die die sony user. question is will the sony harddisk be able to mate up with panny or even canon camcorders should you have different brands in your inventory.

thats true. planning to get a firestorage soon.
but i heard that sony one is better in design and function

[tommon]

The Sony is SGD3250 rrp. But it has a 14sec buffer memory that is included into the footage prior to pressing the record button. Impressive specs but not worth the price. Works with both DV / HDV / HDCAM

[samvision]

Originally Posted by tommon The Sony is SGD3250 rrp. But it has a 14sec buffer memory that is included into the footage prior to pressing the record button. Impressive specs but not worth the price. Works with both DV / HDV / HDCAM

anybody know the price ? intending to get one .

[samvision]

Originally Posted by samvision anybody know the price ? intending to get one .

just check out the price...it cost about 1.6k
need more information.
as its quite a new item, any good preview about this toy ?