Compact on-board HD recorders for camera rigs

Gear

ZephyrCan I fly my Alexa or RED on a Zephyr?389

Master SeriesIs a used Master Series rig worth buying as a first big rig?191

BFDHow do I power my BFD receiver from my camera or sled?186

VoltCan I retrofit a Volt onto my existing sled or gimbal?168

ArtemisHow do I power my camera and accessories from an Artemis sled?166

MDRWhere can I mount my Preston MDR on my rig?143

ModulusIs there a Modulus option for HD wireless video?141

G-70Will my G-70 fit my vest, gimbal or sled?126

FI+ZCan I control iris and zoom wirelessly, not just focus?60

HU3Where can I get my HU3 repaired, refurbished or repainted?60

CineLiveHow do I pack and case my CineLive rig for transport?54

G-70XHow does the G-70X compare to Pro Titan, Xarm and other arms?46

Trinity 2Is Trinity 2 SUP 3.0 firmware safe to install or buggy?46

Ultra VestWhich vest should I choose for my body size, comfort and operator type?39

2015Monitors forum

The Transvideo Starlite records in 720p with small file sizes suitable for demo reels and weighs less than competing options.
The Blackmagic Video Assist is a lightweight recorder that saves to SD cards and functions as both a recorder and return monitor.
The Atomos Samurai Blade offers higher recording quality than the Starlite but is significantly bulkier and requires custom mounting solutions.
The Atomos Ninja Star weighs approximately 8 ounces and records to CFast cards but lacks an on-screen display and only has HDMI inputs.
The Blackmagic Hyperdeck Shuttle 2 is an affordable option but produces large files due to ProRes 10-bit 422 recording and has limited compatibility with automatic SDI triggering on certain camera brands.
The Convergent Design Nanoflash is very compact and lightweight with velcro mounting capability but is a discontinued product.
The Hyperdeck Shuttle 2 has non-standard DIN connectors instead of BNC that are fragile and require right-angle adapters to prevent damage.
Clip deletion and formatting on the Hyperdeck Shuttle 2 must be done via computer, not on the device itself.
The Atomos Ninja Star is lighter than the Video Assist at approximately 4 ounces less but lacks a screen for signal verification.

Most recommendations come from a single user perspective rather than comprehensive testing.
The Hyperdeck Shuttle 2 manual trigger requirement applies specifically to ARRI cameras and some Sony models.
The Nanoflash is discontinued and availability is limited.
The discussion is from 2015, so newer products mentioned as upcoming may have arrived by now.
File size comparisons are relative to the use case of demo reels and personal archival, not professional broadcast standards.
The Starlite lacks a video output connector according to one participant.