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Title: What is the internal data tranfer rate (to CF) for a Fostex FR-2LE ?
Post by: igene on October 27, 2011, 12:00:00 PM: I just want to know how fast of a CF card to get without spending crazy money on warp speed cards.
I'll get one that's a bit faster than spec'ed.
I just need to know what that rate is...!?

I just scored an FR-2LE on eBay for $65. (shipped) and it works PERFECT. no issues.
(no battery, card, case, strap, manual etc...either)
It's like a gift.

so does anyone know ?
please...

thank you !
Title: Re: What is the internal data tranfer rate (to CF) for a Fostex FR-2LE ?
Post by: George2 on October 27, 2011, 02:39:49 PM: According to Fostex website you need at least 80x speed.
http://www.fostexinternational.com/docs/tech_support/downloads/Operation_CF_20070510.pdf
125x like this would be good.
http://delkin.com/i-5937166-8gb-standard-compactflash-125x.html
Title: Re: What is the internal data tranfer rate (to CF) for a Fostex FR-2LE ?
Post by: igene on October 27, 2011, 02:57:40 PM: thanks.

I was looking for that info online but didn't find it.

Thanks again for the help.
Title: Re: What is the internal data tranfer rate (to CF) for a Fostex FR-2LE ?
Post by: John Willett on October 27, 2011, 04:00:56 PM: Use a SanDisk card and nothing else if you want reliability.
Title: Re: What is the internal data tranfer rate (to CF) for a Fostex FR-2LE ?
Post by: igene on October 27, 2011, 11:27:02 PM: Any particular Sandisk ?

they have reg & extreme.
And I hear there lots of fake ones...
Title: Re: What is the internal data tranfer rate (to CF) for a Fostex FR-2LE ?
Post by: George2 on October 28, 2011, 12:10:55 PM: BHphoto has Lexar 8GB 200x Platinum II card in 2 pack for $45.95 free shipping.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/756134-REG/Lexar_LCF8GBBSBNA2002_16GB_Platinum_II_200x.html
Title: Re: What is the internal data tranfer rate (to CF) for a Fostex FR-2LE ?
Post by: F.O.Bean on October 28, 2011, 11:41:51 PM: I ONLY order CF/SDHC/MicroSDHC Cards from Newegg ;) They have extremely good deals and most of them have free shipping ;)
Title: Re: What is the internal data tranfer rate (to CF) for a Fostex FR-2LE ?
Post by: 12milluz on October 28, 2011, 11:47:16 PM: Sorry for veering off, but how the hell did you score one for $65?!?! :o

jealous....
Title: Re: What is the internal data tranfer rate (to CF) for a Fostex FR-2LE ?
Post by: willndmb on October 29, 2011, 07:53:38 PM: i used an adata 16gb 80x without issue for yrs
Title: Re: What is the internal data tranfer rate (to CF) for a Fostex FR-2LE ?
Post by: igene on October 30, 2011, 12:40:59 PM: Quote from: 12milluz on October 28, 2011, 11:47:16 PM
Sorry for veering off, but how the hell did you score one for $65?!?! :o

jealous....

The guy posted it as 'Broken/ For parts' because he didn't have an internal battery or an external supply to test it.
He got it that way.
Apparently he gets used equiptment from somewhere.
I got just the deck, nothing else.
I tested ALL the functions with an external battery, and everything seems to work fine.
I ordered an internal with charger. Still didn't get it, so no info on that test.

I guess I got lucky.
I spoke to the guy on the phone, and he said if I test it, and if it won't turn on, he'll refund the $$.
I took a chance, and I win !

Totally random find.
I've wanted one for sooo long too.
gotta have patience...
Title: Re: What is the internal data tranfer rate (to CF) for a Fostex FR-2LE ?
Post by: igene on October 30, 2011, 12:49:45 PM: So Lexar, Sandisk, aData...

Any word on Transend, Panasonic ?

I have a Sandisk 4GB Extreme III (30mb/s) CF for now.
It's the only CF card I have that's fast enough.
I definately need an 8GB (at least) if I'm doing shows.