The new improved lockable MxM expresscard/34 reader has been specifically designed and manufactured for use in Sony EX1/EX3 video cameras. The measurements of the card are comparable with Sony’s SxS media card. The design of the MxM expresscard/34 accommodates SDHC memory cards without protruding out of the adapter. Therefore, the physical measurements are closely matched to Sony’s SxS media card. Thus, it allows media chamber door to totally close on the EX1/EX3 cameras. The MxM utilizes a very reliable push in/push out mechanism and is embodied in a rugged stainless steel case, which minimizes accidental damage. The MxM expresscard/34 has been field tested and works best with the popular memory card manufacturers ATP ProMax Class 6, RAW SDHC Class 6 from Hoodman Corporation, Sandisk or Transcend. These memory cards are one of the fastest and have the best specifications for read and write for Sony EX1/EX3 cameras.

The MxM expresscard/34 will record at 1920 x 1080/50i or 60i35mb/s HQ in the same way as your SxS Pro memory card will record. This is the most popular format the majority of video operators will record at. By utilizing a combination of MxM expresscard/34 and a reasonably priced SDHC memory card, film makers and videographers on location can now shoot for days, without the unnecessary and costly need of extra equipment to safeguard their footage to laptops or pcs. They can offload at their convenience at a later stage and reduce interruptions during the filming process.

This improved version of the MxM is now lockable and features a removable latch door as well as an improved internal and external design. The new latch door can be fully disengaged if required and is easily reassembled into position by inserting the latch and turning it 90° clockwise back into the locking position.

Supported Video Formats in NTSC area:
· HQ1080/60i · SP1080/60i · HQ1080/30P · HQ720/60P · HQ720/30P · HQ1080/24P · SP1080/24P

Supported Video Formats in PAL area:
· HQ1080/50i · SP1080/50i · HQ1080/25P · HQ720/50P · HQ720/25P

MxM expresscard/34 in combination with the most accepted SDHC memory cards will not over crank above 720p/45fps successfully (tested with the ATP ProMax Class 6, RAW SDHC 16GB Class 6 and Sandisk). You may be able to achieve a higher rate, but only for short periods (10s – 3s long clips) as it is limited to Sony’s EX1/EX3 implementation of USB interface.

Sony SBP-8 8GB SxS PRO Memory Card uses ExpressCard technology, which is the next generation PC card standard. It will record approximately 25 minutes of video with XDCAM EX camcorders. It has a high-speed transfer rate of up to 800 Mb/s.

Type : SxS PRO

Capacity : 8GB

Recording Time : 25 minutes

Brand Name: Sony
Model: SBP-16

Recording time roughly 1 hour

Memory Storage Capacity: 16 GB
Device Type: Flash memory module
Form Factor: ExpressCard/34
Hardware Platform: PC

ExpressCard media for XDCAM EX camcorders and decks. Sony’s SxS PRO Memory Card. Because it uses a serial interface, it transfers at a faster bus speed, is more reliable and comes in a smaller size resulting in a significantly lower storage cost per minute of high definition video when compared to conventional PC parallel cards. And it’s designed to work with our incredibly capable XDCAM EX series of camcorders and decks, each of which features two SxS PRO Memory Card slots. Faster. Smaller. Larger Capacity. And smoother workflow too. Working together, XDCAM EX recording and SxS PRO media will change the way event, corporate, and industrial video is captured and posted. In addition to faster transfers, smaller size and longer record times than the PC card, the SxS PRO Memory Card increases workflow efficiency, with seamless transition from camcorder acquisition to PC or laptop for editing and archiving. The SxS PRO Memory Card is about half the size of a PC card and fits in ExpressCard 34 and 54 slot sizes. The lineup now includes the SBP-32*, SBP-16 and SBP-8 which feature 32, 16 and 8GB storage capacity.** Providing reliability, durability and expansion flexibility while offering improved performance, the SxS PRO Memory Card is rapidly becoming the flash media of choice and the definitive media for high definition. High definition. It’s in our DNA.

Sony SBP-32 32GB SxS PRO Memory Card uses ExpressCard technology which is the next generation PC card standard. It will record approximately 100 minutes of video with XDCAM EX camcorders. It has a high-speed transfer rate of up to 800 Mb/s.

This is an 8GB Panasonic P2 card for use in the HVX200 HD camcorder and other Panasonic P2 devices.
Recording Capacity of this 8GB Card

Format Capacity
DV / DVCPRO SD 32 min.
DVCPRO HD at 720p24 10 min.
DVCPRO 50 and 720p30 16 min.
DVCPRO HD at 1080i60 and 720p60 8 min.
Workflow and Transferring Footage

After recording footage to a P2 card with a P2 camcorder, you’ll transfer the footage to your editing system, or at least to a computer for storage. The easiest way to do this is to connect the camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (PC) or FireWire cable (Mac). The camcorder will appear on your computer as a removable disk, and you can simply transfer the files to your hard drive.

It’s also possible to use a PCMCIA slot in a laptop to transfer the files. By inserting the P2 card in the PCMCIA slot and using the driver provided by Panasonic, the cards can be read directly without connecting the camera. This is useful if the camera is busy shooting and you need to offload one card while another card is in use.

Panasonic also makes portable storage devices and PC-connected reader devices, but those are not as likely to be used in a rental situation.

This compact and portable device comes in handy in many situations on location, for desktop browsing and fully-fledged editing.

The 16GB P2 solid state memory card offers recording capacity comparable to and often greater than tape and disc-based media, but with no-moving-parts reliability and the benefits of an IT file-based workflow.

Panasonic’s P2 card is a PCMCIA compatible plug-in card based on ultra-reliable, solid-state memory, integrating four high-performance SD cards like those now used in digital still cameras, and packaged in a rugged, die-cast frame that weighs only 0.099 lbs (45 grams). This convenient card has four times the capacity and four times the transfer speed of a single SD card. The P2 card is reusable and connects instantly with laptops and major non-linear editing systems to eliminate the time-consuming task of digitizing.

The re-usable P2 card is resistant to impact, vibration, shock, dust and environmental extremes including temperature changes.

Recording time on a single 16GB P2 card:

16 minutes in DVCPRO HD
32 minutes in DVCPRO HD at 25pN
32 minutes in DVCPRO50
64 minutes in DVCPRO