CitiDISK HDV 160GB FireWire CitiDISK HDV is a digital video recorder that connects directly to your HDV/DV camera through FireWire. CitiDISK HDV is a complete tapeless video acquisition unit that records direct to hard drive. Use CitiDISK HDV instead of tape or at the same time as tape. Choose several file formats to record to: .M2T, .MOV, .AVI, .DV, and more. CitiDISK plugs into your computer via FireWire for instant editing. For Video Professionals CitiDISK HDV is lightweight with a small form-factor. The recorder is rugged with large disk capacity for extra long recording sessions. CitiDISK is perfect for event videography. Simple Archive Method Archive your tape footage directly to CitiDISK HDV from your camera's VCR mode. Connect CitiDISK to your camera, press play on your camera then press the record button on CitiDISK HDV. Camera Controlled Recording Record your camera's HDV/DV stream direct to the CitiDISK drive with or without tape. The MPEG2 stream is stored as .M2T files. This allows CitiDISK to plug directly into your computer for instant editing. Quick Play or Play All Press the "QPLAY" button to view your last scene in the camera viewfinder or navigate previous clips by holding the "QPLAY" button down for three seconds. (HDV playback requires a camera firmware update.) Instant Editing CitiDISK HDV appears as an external FireWire hard drive when plugged into your computer allowing you to immediately edit the video on the disk. Lightweight & Shock Resistant Weighing in at 10 ounces, CitiDisk has an internal shock absorption cushion for maximum protection. Multiple Shooting Methods Included is a belt clip pouch for storing CitiDISK on your hip or for extra battery storage. Optional mounts include V-Mount or Gold-Mount which fits at the back of broadcast cameras. A D-Tap connector is also available for power conversion. Included in the Box