Pre Thunderbolt Mac workarounds for footage dump?

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thomasblakeramsey

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Pre Thunderbolt Mac workarounds for footage dump?

PostSun Apr 14, 2013 11:09 pm

Hey guys,

I got a few systems running, one iMac with Thunderbolt (work) but my favored Mac Pro (home), as you all know, does not have Thunderbolt. Is there any preferred methods on transfer or workarounds you guys use to dump footage fast off SSDs if I want to dump footage at my home system (Mac Pro)? I have USB 2.0, but many expansion slots for 3.0.


Ugh, they need to announce a new Mac Pro soon!
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Re: Pre Thunderbolt Mac workarounds for footage dump?

PostMon Apr 15, 2013 12:00 am

How about a eSATA card paired with an eSATA dock?
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Re: Pre Thunderbolt Mac workarounds for footage dump?

PostMon Apr 15, 2013 12:58 am

Wow, that would work? I do have a eSata card I just popped in. Any suggestions on a stable hub? Thanks!
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Re: Pre Thunderbolt Mac workarounds for footage dump?

PostMon Apr 15, 2013 1:10 am

Newer Technologies Voyager Q works for me.

http://www.amazon.com/NewerTech-Voyager ... B0026S7HP0
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Re: Pre Thunderbolt Mac workarounds for footage dump?

PostMon Apr 15, 2013 4:25 am

I'm stuck with a mid 2010 macbook pro... They had dropped E-sata and I got it right before Thunderbolt came out. At least I've got FW800. :roll:
Bummer!
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Re: Pre Thunderbolt Mac workarounds for footage dump?

PostMon Apr 15, 2013 5:32 am

Consider this - it's been working great for us so far-

http://www.caldigit.com/FASTA%2D6GU3/
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Re: Pre Thunderbolt Mac workarounds for footage dump?

PostMon Apr 15, 2013 6:16 am

I'm new to topic of Resolve but isn't it possible just to put ssd from BMCC to Disk slot in mac pro?
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