Sony PMW-EX1 cards

[pontypool]

I have been told that it is possible to use SanDisk Extreme III cards with the Sony instead of forking out £500 for their 16GB cards, does anyone have experience of this?

[Celestion84]

You need an Sxs card converter. I think there's an Australian Company making them. Can't remember the name of them though.

It's basically a converter so you can use regular compact flash cards instead of the silly expensive SxS cards

I've heard a few people saying they've had no issues so far with them.

[Celestion84]

Just called someone so I could get the answer for you.

http://us.kensington.com/html/12631.html

Those are the wee beasties you're after.

[pontypool]

wow, that is mighty kind - thank very much

[bobthemonkey]

Of course you could just use Sandisk (other brands are available ) express34 cards, providing they are fast enough instead of the Sony SXS cards.

Some more info on using SD cards.
http://www.glasseye.com.au/articles/sdassxs/
and
http://www.hoodmanusa.com/products.asp?dept=1063

Edited by bobthemonkey on Tuesday 28th April 15:07

[tonyvid]

My Z7 came with the card recording unit that takes CF cards, it works fine with the stupidly expensive Sony CF card....and an ExtremeIV as well

How are you finding the EX1?