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Subject: [OM] Re: Ornery mood
From: AG Schnozz <agschnozz@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 14:40:51 -0800 (PST)
Chuck wrote regarding the Microdrive:
> I didn't say it did.  I just think you're taking unnecessary
> risks with your valuable data when the alternative is so
> cheap and reliable.
> But a microdrive problem will likely be a mechanical failure. 

I keep reading about how much more unreliable Microdrives are,
but I hardly found ANY instances of microdrive failure out on
the internet.  It's easy to assume that the microdrives are
inherently more unreliable than CF cards because of the
mechanical nature of them, but you just don't hear about them
failing.  Even in iPODs.

However, probably a majority of those who have shot
professionally has experienced CF card failures.  Go figure. 
I've also personally experienced more memory chip failures in my
computers than hard-drive failures.  Since 1986 I've had two HD
failures and at least five memory card failures.

One thing I do to preserve my Microdrive is to keep it in my
camera all the time.  I don't remove it unless absolutely
necessary.  Pinching is considered to be the number one cause of
microdrive failure.

I looked carefully at the operational G-ratings on the
Microdrive, and felt that the risk was acceptable.  But as a
matter of course, anything that I consider vital, I shoot with
two cameras or on two cards or on film as a backup anyway.  I've
always shot weddings this way and anything else that isn't
repeatable.

I doubt I'll get another Microdrive because of the hideous
speed.  The thing is a tub when it comes to draining the buffer.

AG


 
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