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Sony DR60

Portable Hard Disk Recording Unit

 

 

 
 
     
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The HVR-DR60 is a lightweight and portable hard disk (HDD) recording unit, which is the ideal accompaniment to camcorders such as the new HVR-V1E.

The HVR-DR60 is easily connected with a camcorder via i.LINK, and offers users the ability to record on to both tape and hard disk simultaneously - ideal to create a hybrid recording solution for customers.

The compact footprint design also provides four and a half hours of continuous HDV/DVCAM/DV stream recording.

In addition, as the product is file-based, workflow options are enhanced providing high-speed access to NLE systems and random access to video files.

Enhanced Workflow Options

The HVR-DR60 is easily connected with a camcorder via i.LINK, and offers users the ability to record on to both tape and hard disk simultaneously. As the HVR-DR60 is file-based workflow options are enhanced – providing random access to video files and direct PC connectivity.

 

Longer Continuous Recording

The compact footprint design provides four and a half hours of continuous HDV/DVCAM/DV stream recording.

 

Robust and Rugged Design

The “HDD Smart Protection” composed of 3G sensors, shock absorber and buffer memory protects the data when the unit is inadvertently dropped from heights of up to 100cm. 3G sensors detect if the unit is being dropped and automatically retracts the HDD head and switches the unit off.

 

Familiar Batteries

Using Sony L-series batteries (as used in both HVR-V1E and HVR-Z1E camcorders), it delivers a battery life of up to 4.5 hours when using the NP-F570 and up to 13.5 hours when using the NP-F970 battery.

 

Light and Compact

Measuring around 79 x 44 x 100mm (WxHxL) and weighing approx 227g (excluding battery)

 

The right partner for the HVR-V1E

The unique features that the HVR-DR60 offers for the HVR-V1E users includes a special status check option, which delivers current status, remaining battery time and remaining hard disk recording capacity. It can also support tapeless recording by combination with the HVR-V1E. Finally, it attaches easily via a supplied shoe adaptor and short i.LINK cable.

 

 

 
 

 

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What do we think?


The DR60 is a great bit of kit and exactly what a lot of people have been waiting for.  The biggest problem for people using our HDV camcorders has been being unable to record anything longer than 80 mins (the longest mini DV tape you can buy).  The DR60 will record up to 270 minutes of footage, either in DV or HDV.