JVC release camcorder hard disk recorder

JVC have released a new DV hard disk recorder for theirGY-DV5000E camcorder, the DR-DV5000.
Demonstrating remarkable flexibility and convenience, the DR-DV5000 records the DV signal from the JVC GY-DV5000 camcorder onto a user removable, standard 2.5" compact FireWire hard disk drive.
An 80Gb hard drive delivers over six hours of digital recording time, which makes it particularly useful for 'in-field' applications. The unit can also be used with JVC's GY-DV500 and GY-DV700 camcorders.
One of the DV-DV5000's most 'user-friendly' features is its capability of being pre-configured by the user to record in the native file format of most major DV non-linear editors (NLE), including Avid OMF-DV, QuickTime-DV, RawDV, AVI Type 1-DV, AVI Type 2-DV, Canopus AVI-DV, and Matrox AVI-DV.
As a result, once field shooting is complete, the hard disk can be plugged via FireWire directly into the NLE making the footage instantly available with no spooling necessary prior to editing.
This means that programme makers can save time and money by shooting in an edit-ready format.
The DR-DV5000 is fully integrated with the GY-5000E camcorder, providing extensive status information and the ability to playback recorded clips through the viewfinder and LCD display.
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