Convergent Design nanoFlash Bundle
The nanoFlash Bundle from Convergent Design records video, audio and timecode from an HD-SDI stream onto readily available CompactFlash (CF) cards, employing the high quality Sony 4:2:2 MPEG2 codec for compression. Boasting an incredibly small size and super low-power consumption, the nanoFlash stands poised to revolutionize the broadcast video industry.
This camera-mountable device is a miniaturized version of the award-winning Flash XDR, and has two CF card slots plus embedded audio support. The nanoFlash can be powered from a camcorder battery (6.5-20VDC) or the included AC power supply, and records 1080i60/50, 1080p30/25/24 or 720p60/50 at full raster 4:2:2 MPEG-2, at 50/100 Mbps (long GOP) or 100/160 Mbps (I-frame only). As both a recorder and player, the nanoFlash sports HD-SDI I/O as well as LTC in, wired remote control and a power/start/tally light connector.
Along with the AC power supply, this bundle includes a hotshoe ball mount for mounting the nanoFlash to the top of your camera, a CompactFlash card reader, and the requisite power and I/O cables. All you need is a camera and memory cards, and you're ready to shoot!
- Records To Readily Available CF Memory Cards
- 32GB Compact Flash cards, available for a fraction of the cost of other professional video cards, enables 140/70 minutes of record time of high quality 50/100Mbps 4:2:2 footage per load of two cards (bit rates above 100Mbps require the 300X 16GB CF cards). Unlike FireWire based hard disk recorders, which merely copy the native camera video quality, nanoFlash can encode a live camera's "never compressed" HD SDI output to a much higher quality, higher bitrate with less compression, eliminating most of the mosquito noise and blurring artifacts. Full raster 1920x1080 (as opposed to 1440x1080 or 1280x1080) processing, coupled with 4:2:2 color (instead of 4:2:0), greatly improves horizontal resolution as well as keying and compositing operations.
- Optional ASI I/O Firmware Upgrade
- nanoFlash can be further enhanced with an ASI I/O firmware upgrade (pricing TBD). ASI I/O (MPEG2 TS) enables use of nanoFlash in HD ENG/EFP (live news coverage) and video over IP applications. Programmable bit rates from 17.5 to 100 Mbps easily support microwave and satellite transmissions.
| Resolutions |
1080i 60/59.94/50, 1080p 30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 720p 60/59.94/50, 486i/576i XDCAM HD 422 (I-Frame Only) at 100/140/160/220 Mbps XDCAM HD 422 (Long-GOP) at 50/100/140/160 Mbps XDCAM EX at 35 Mbps IMX 422 (Standard-Def) at 50 Mbps Audio: PCM 24-Bit (recording) / MPEG1 Layer II (ASI) |
| Recording Time |
(with two 32GB CF cards) 420 minutes at 19 Mbps 160 minutes at 50 Mbps 80 minutes at 100 Mbps 50 minutes at 160 Mbps |
| Signal Connectors |
Video In: HD/SD SDI x1, HDMI x1 Video Out: HD/SD SDI x1, HDMI x1 Audio In: 3.5mm Mini x1 (2-CH) Audio Out: 3.5mm Mini x1 Control: wired remote control port x1 |
| Power Requirements | 6.5-19.5VDC |
| Power Consumption | 6W active, 0.1W standby |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4.2 x 3.7 x 1.4" (10.7 x 9.4 x 3.6 cm) |
| Weight | 1 lb (0.45kg) |
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Pros
- Easy to use (5)
- Compact (4)
- Highly compatible (4)
- Improves performance (4)
- Professional quality (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent films (3)
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Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy To Use
- High Capacity
- Long record timesSDcards
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Workflow
Comments about Convergent Design nanoFlash Bundle:
The Nano Flash is ideal for recording digital XD or DVCPro HD files using a tape based professional camera. I use it with my Panasonic HDX900 to make it a second XDcam, during 2 camera shoots using the Sony PDW 800 as the other camera.
Flawless recording and easy downloads amke it the ideal solution in today's files based non linear editing workflow.
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Comments about Convergent Design nanoFlash Bundle:
We use this with a Sony HDCAM camera - ideal since HDCAM tapes are impossible to come by since the disaster in Japan - as well as the new Sony F3.
Excellent range of options including timelapse and cranking, works with fairly inexpensive CF cards (SxS and P2 cards are far more expensive) and is simple and easy to operate.
Low power consumption - works nicely piggybacked off a V mount battery with an adaptor cable from the V mount to DTAP.
HDMI out fed to a Zacuto EVF on the F3 allows record indication - and of course the HDMI out works in parallel with the SDI out. All in all this nanoflash is a great match to the F3.
Video quality in all modes is excellent - even with the HDCAM cameras.
Well built and very solid.
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Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
- High temp
Best Uses
- Documentary
Comments about Convergent Design nanoFlash Bundle:
hd sdi in/out
hdmi in/out
rate from 50 mb to 280 mb
mxf or mov
buffer rec
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Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Convergent Design nanoFlash Bundle:
I've used the NanoFlash before and decided to purchase one. With the updated firmware this unit is incredibly versatile for its size and capabilities. Great results for this technology.
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Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
- Mobile Studios
Comments about Convergent Design nanoFlash Bundle:
The nano flash is really one very klever way for reach higher level of rec quality at very cheaper prices. The bundle make easy to start, we just need CF's at our criterious.
Beautifull pack solution.
Thanks.
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Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Convergent Design nanoFlash Bundle:
This NanoFlash is amazing !
It fits every camera everywhere ! I use it with a PMW-EX1 and with a PDW-700 too. If your camera is 4:2:0 only, then do not hesitate. And if it is 4:2:2, the NanoFlash will give you upto 140 (long-gop) or 280 Mbps (i-Frame).
Even if you are using a Panasonic DVCPRO100 camera, the NanoFlash will be useful to increase your picture quality.
I am using NanoFlashes in a multi-HD-Camera shooting, where the NanoFlash allows me to record on all camera with the same long-gop 100Mbps... (PDW-F355 + PDW-700 + EX1 + EX3) So, no nore problems with FCP saying that the different timelines are not at the same format...
And - at the end of the line - it will be a very nice HD player to show your customer the result at the better quality.
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What's in the Box
- nanoFlash Recorder/Player
- USB 2.0 CF Card Reader
- Hotshoe Ball Mount
- AC Power Supply
- 18" D-Tap to 4-pin Female Hirose Power Cable
- 18" HD-SDI Cable
- 3' (1m) HDMI Cable
- User Manual on DVD
- 2-Year Warranty
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