"I dont know why every time Firewire is brought up, someone mentions it in relation to DV.. DV is one of the simpler uses for Firewire, the real treasure is in its ability to link ALMOST ANYTHING!"
Because it was FIRST adopted "mainstream" to that medium. Now getting high-end broadcast equipment (Betacam,Digi Beta, D5's-Cameras/Decks) to adopt this connection is in the same situation as switching pci scsi/fibre, its politics!
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"I dont know why every time Firewire is brought up, someone mentions it in relation to DV.. DV is one of the simpler uses for Firewire, the real treasure is in its ability to link ALMOST ANYTHING!" Because it was FIRST adopted "mainstream" to that medium. Now getting high-end broadcast equipment (Betacam,Digi Beta, D5's-Cameras/Decks) to adopt this connection is in the same situation as switching pci scsi/fibre, its politics!
Insuring the death penalty will definitely be heard by pirates alike!