Steadicam onboard digital recorder specifications and capabilities

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A digital recorder designed for Steadicam use records at 720x480 resolution with selectable data rates up to 10 Mb/sec, storing video and audio on removable Compact Flash cards.
The recorder features continuous loop recording, real-time audio and video output to external monitors, stereo microphone input, external microphone compatibility, and can operate on external 12V power or four AA batteries.
A typical Compact Flash card stores approximately 45 minutes of high resolution video, and the device accepts cards up to 8 gigabytes.
The recorder outputs MPEG-2 files that can be immediately viewed on computers or imported into editing projects.
The unit measures approximately 3 inches by 5 inches by 1.5 inches and weighs 8 ounces less when backup AA batteries are not installed.
Video input and playback both connect through a single PRO standard 5-pin Lemo connector interface.

Recording duration on Compact Flash cards varies significantly with bitrate selection, from 5 minutes at 13 Mb/s to 30 minutes at 2.25 Mb/s on a 512 MB card.
Total ownership cost including recorder and high-capacity storage cards ranges substantially and may be prohibitive compared to compact DV cameras with video input capabilities.
No detailed information provided about the user interface menu system, file management, or playback controls.