2016Video Assist and Video Accessories forum
Comparison of portable video recorders and monitors for professional camera rigs
What the thread found
- The PIX-E5 from Video Devices records ProRes and gained h.264 recording capability through firmware update
- Atomos SDI equipment including the Samurai line supports record triggering via timecode from Arri cameras
- The Samurai Blade offers full-size BNC connectors, video output recording capability, and quick playback access for the last recorded clip
- The Samurai Blade provides good value compared to competing recorders
- The PIX-E5 has a design drawback where the USB thumb drive protrudes above the unit body
- The Starlite operates at 720p resolution despite higher price
- Various manufacturers including Atomos and Blackmagic introduced 4K recorders with 7-inch monitors around the time of discussion
Depends on
- The Starlite is a 720p device despite premium pricing
- Timecode-based Arri camera triggering on the Video Assist was stated as theoretical expectation rather than confirmed from hands-on experience
- User preferences regarding the Starlite were negative but specific reasons were not fully detailed in the thread
- Discussion occurred in 2016 and recorder technology has evolved since then