Posted by Rick Merrill on 01/05/08 13:39

Jacques E. Bouchard wrote:
> Rick Merrill <rick0.merrill@NOSPAM.gmail.com> wrote in
> news:v96dnZGRJLPqROPanZ2dnUVZ_jGdnZ2d@comcast.com:
>
>> I agree!
>> The FS-4 is direct to edit: plug in the drive and edit!
>> The FS-4 has 6 second retro-record - very cool if you keep camera
>> on the action!
>> The FS-4 is direct to playout ...
>>
>> it is MUCH simpler than a laptop: (one plug for camera - another for
>> computer)
>
> The reason I prefer a laptop isn't just that I can hook up any external
> HDD to it, but with Adobe OnLocation it also serves as a calibrated
> field monitor, waveform monitor, vectorscope, audio spectrum analyzer,
> etc. Plus, I can review and organize clips right as I record them.
>
> I understand the usefulness of the FireStore, but given its limited
> features I think it's seriously overpriced, especially since most people
> already own a laptop - which, incidentally, runs off a rechargeable
> battery just like the FS.
>
> But to each his or her solution.
>
>
> jaybee

Context is everything, JB; I'm filming from a police cruiser!-)

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