Blackmagic HyperDeck Shuttle specifications, storage costs, and compatibility with alternative drives and recorders

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

2011Video Assist and Video Accessories forum

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

DisputedParticipants disagreed and reached no conclusion. Read the findings as positions, not as an answer.

The HyperDeck Shuttle records uncompressed video in a QuickTime wrapper rather than ProRes, allowing compatibility with more editing systems.
Internal rechargeable battery provides one hour of runtime, with a 12V external power input available on the rear.
Storage uses SATA 2.5-inch drives; 500GB SSD holds approximately 50 minutes of uncompressed video.
Uncompressed 1080p 4:2:2 10-bit video requires write speeds around 150MB/s, exceeding the capabilities of most laptop hard drives at approximately 100MB/s.
The device has no mounting points and relies on third-party accessories like sleeves, clamps, or Velcro for attachment.
Standard laptop hard drives are incompatible with the uncompressed recording format due to insufficient sustained write speed.
ProRes compression allows recorders like the Samurai to function with conventional laptop hard drives because it requires significantly lower bandwidth than uncompressed video.
Alternative external storage solutions include USB or FireWire toaster docks costing under $50.
The HyperDeck Shuttle offers a more affordable option for playback and backup recording compared to higher-end recorders when used with SSD storage.
Several competing products provide alternative input formats and recording codecs, including Sound Devices PIX-240, Atomos Samurai, and AJA KiPro-Mini.

Pricing and availability information from 2011 may no longer be current.
No analog video input available; device supports digital connections only.
Device lacks built-in accessories such as docks for transferring footage to computers.
Storage cost calculations based on 2011 SSD pricing, which has changed significantly.
The effectiveness of standard laptop hard drives with this device was debated but not conclusively tested.
Shock mounting requirements for mechanical hard drives on camera rigs were discussed theoretically without definitive testing results.
Compatibility with compact flash adapters was suggested but not confirmed to work.
Recording specifications vary by resolution and frame rate; exact bandwidth requirements for all formats not comprehensively documented in thread.