Power consumption comparison of portable flash-based HD recorders for professional cameras

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

2009Cameras (Film/Video/HD) forum

17 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.

A flash recorder device consumes approximately 20 watts during recording operation
Power consumption for portable HD recording devices in professional use typically ranges from 20 to 65 watts depending on the model and configuration
Flash-based storage media was being explored as a potential replacement for hard drive RAID arrays in portable recording setups

The 20-watt figure for the discussed device may be approximate or subject to variation based on operating mode
Power consumption specifications varied significantly across different manufacturer implementations
Maximum throughput capability of the device was reported as 200 megabits per second but not fully documented
Discussion thread contains mixed on-topic and off-topic commentary