grant mcphee Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Hi, I recently noticed this http://www.archos.com/products/video/av_50...=gb&lang=en and was wondering if anyone had used it as an alternative to a clamshell minidv recorder? It dosn't look anywhere near as rugged but is a lot cheaper and seems to be a bit more portable (could be gaffered onto a camera / steadicam where video senders might be a problem) I can't seem to get any help from their site. I want to know if I can record directly onto it using a composite signal (like that from the video tap). The specs seem to suggest it might be possible as there is an av in/out but it also mentions some kind of tv docking pod. Obviously I want to be 100% sure that I can use it in the same way I would use a clamshell. Anyone had any experience with this or any of the other portable hd recorders? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Tony Brown Posted May 23, 2007 Premium Member Share Posted May 23, 2007 many AC's use them as 'on board monitors'... I know one that charges £100 a day for his (and gets it!!). I wouldn't recommend you replace the normal playback route, but it is very useful for the AC and also as a back up system. Dont rely on it like a regular on board for operating though.... there is a terrible delay on the live image Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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