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Response to SpeedRazor/DV Master Pro - opinions?

from John Windmueller (jwind@cais.com)
I'd call FAST and get a definate answer from them. I'm not sure how the Firewire control would work with the DVCPro camera/decks. Have you considered the Digisuite LE/SR bundle? It's not much more expensive than the DV Master Pro bundle, has much better support from Matrox and In-Sync, runs the most recent version of SR (4.5... SR DV is two significant versions behind still), and has real-time editing capabilities.

Moving out of Native DV has some benefits to boot. While (virtually) lossless 1.2:1 compression may take more file space than the native DV, unlike DV you can batch capture in low resolution mode for hours and hours of footage to make your edit decisions and then recapture only the footage you need at full resolution. With native DV you're locked in the 5:1 compression format.

Also, with the Digisuite you can get 422 deck control or get a relatively inexpensive adapter for lan-c camera control. Input and output options include xlr audio, y/c video, and component video.

Personally, I started out with a DV Master Pro and then moved up to a Digisuite LE. I haven't regretted the decision at all.

(posted 9200 days ago)

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