Focus FS-100 Portable 160 gig DTE Recorder

Description

The FS-100 DTE 160 gig disk recorder eliminates the need to capture, transferor convert video clips before editing. The FS-100 is a stand-alonedevice that records DVCPROHD, DVCPRO50, and DVCPRO/DVvideo to its disk drive as a NLE native file. For most DV and many P2compatible NLE systems, when the disk drive is connected to acomputer the clips are immediately available for editing.Shoot, connect, and edit: it is now that easy.In addition, the FS-100 can record digital video streams up to andincluding 100Mb/s.These capabilities make the FS-100 the perfect companion for thePanasonic HVX200 P2 DVCPROHD camcorder. In addition, the FS100 is suitable for use with other Panasonic DVCPROHD,DVCPRO50, and DVCPRO camcorders with an IEEE-1394 interface.
Features
The FS-100 offers the following features:
• Tapeless AcquisitionEspecially equipped camcorders permit the use of Direct To Edit(DTE) Technology to record directly from a camcorder whileshooting and without the need of a tape.
• True DTE TechnologyWhen shooting is finished, connect the FS-100 to a computer andinstantly be ready to edit in the timeline. Files are recorded todisk as
• Fast and Efficient EditingWhen shooting is finished, mount the FS-100 to a Mac or PCediting system like a typical FireWire hard disk drive. Transferclips to your NLE's media drive at up to 400 Mbps or editinstantly in real-time using the FS-100 as your media source.With some DV and P2 compatible NLE systems, it is necessaryto capture the video footage using the NLE system’s capturecapability.
• Confidence in RecordingNow, simultaneously record to disk and tape while you shoot,providing an immediately available, drop out free, edit sourcewith an archive and backup on tape.
• Compact, Lightweight, Rugged DesignThe FS-100 weighs approximately one pound including thebattery and is only 1.5" thick. You can mount the FS-100 directlyto your camcorder using the optional camera mount kit, or clipthe FS-100 directly to your belt. The FS-100 is designed towithstand the rigors of field shooting. The programmable,seconds of electronic shock cache ensures that your video isalways recorded even in the roughest of conditions.
• Flexible Capacities and PowerThe FS-100 hard drive provides hours of recorded contentcapacity. See www.focusinfo.com for the currently availablehard drive capacities.Extend record times by linking two FS-100 units together.Power the FS-100 using slim, removable battery packs or powerit using the supplied AC adapter.
• Easy to Use, Control and UpdateThe FS-100 interfaces with your camcorder using a single FireWire cable that passes audio, video, timecode and controlinformation. When a tape is present, each press of start and stopon your camcorder's record button creates an individual clip ondisk. The FS-100 features a comprehensive backlit display, menusystem and buttons allowing easy control and management. Inaddition, these units are upgradeable in the field.
• Never Miss A ShotFS-100's PRE-record mode means you are always recording.When action happens, you now can have up to six seconds priorto the event occurring saved in your clip.
• PRE-REC Disk and Loop Record Modes
• Scene MarkingThis allows categorizing video clips into pre-named folders onthe disk during a shoot.
• User Definable Tme Lapse
• Loop Playback Modes
• Free Run, Rec Run, and Regen Timecode Modes