HD recorders for camera use in 2012

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

2012Video Assist and Video Accessories forum

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

The Atomos Samurai recorder can operate through a full day on its included 7.4V batteries with capacity to spare.
The Samurai's auto-start function via HD-SDI trigger was not working with certain cameras at the time of discussion and was under development.
Screen lock functionality available in firmware versions past 2.8 allows the Samurai to continue recording while keeping the display off to save power.
Mounting the Samurai on a camera rig can be accomplished using velcro on both the batteries and the recorder mount.
The Hyperdeck Shuttle 2 was considered an affordable alternative option for HD recording at the time.
Other HD recorders being used included the AJA Ki Pro Mini and the Gemini.

Discussion is from 2012 and equipment capabilities have likely evolved significantly.
Battery performance and mounting solutions described are specific to one operator's setup and rig configuration.
The Samurai's auto-start trigger functionality was confirmed not working with Alexa cameras specifically.
One operator chose not to route video through the Samurai to a sled monitor due to concerns about signal loss and reliability.