Focus Enhancements' FS-H200 is the first portable DTE (Direct to Edit) recorder for use with DV or HDV cameras that records on removable solid-state media (Compact Flash cards).

	Focus Enhancements FS-H200

Once footage is recorded, the user-supplied CF cards can be mounted to both Windows and Mac systems via either USB 2.0 from the FS-H200 itself or via standard memory card readers for DTE workflow with popular NLE systems. The Compact Flash solid-state recording mechanism supports use in extreme conditions including high temperatures (up to 122°F), high altitudes and extreme shock environments.

The FS-H200 is expected to be available in June with an MSRP of $1,195.

“We have been frequently asked by our customers for an acquisition device that provided the DTE workflow they rely on together with the many advantages of solid-state media,” says Matt McEwen, director of product management for Focus Enhancements. “We believe that Compact Flash has now reached the required capacities, performance and low cost that our customers are demanding to make this a viable choice for our award-winning FS recorder family.”

Highlights of the FS-H200

• Supports DTE formats including QuickTime and .m2t for HDV; Raw DV, AVI Type 1, AVI Type 2, Matrox AVI and Canopus AVI for DV
• Side-located slot for removable Compact Flash cards; accepts standard Type 1, 266x cards (currently available up to 32GB)
• Polymer dust cover for shock and moisture protection
• Record capacity of more than 2.5 hours of 720p or 2.2 hours of 1080i HDV on a single 32GB card
• 6-pin FireWire interface to DV or HDV cameras
• USB 2.0 interface to Mac- or Windows-based NLE systems
• Supports large file sizes with UDF disk format on CF cards
• Compact unit (2.75" x 5.4" x 1.25") weighs 12 oz and features silent, fanless operation
• Display is 2.5 in. (diagonal) color TFT display, 320x240 pixel resolution
• Color backlit LCD for menu navigation and status
• Backlit scroll wheel for easy menu navigation
• Removable three-hour (record time) lithium ion battery pack
• 12V power input and supplied AC adapter