Hitachi 4GB Microdrive (From a Muvo) Compatibility

[kaizersose]

Anyone have any personal experience with this? All of the ones available on ebay dont list the D70 in the compatible camera list but I dont know why it wouldn't work. Thanks.

 

[Mark R]

I'm told the D70 would work with the microdrive.

However, be aware that muvos made in the last 3 months or so use modified microdrives that are not compactflash compatible - these drives do not work in *any* cameras.

 

[kaizersose]

Originally posted by: Mark R
I'm told the D70 would work with the microdrive.

However, be aware that muvos made in the last 3 months or so use modified microdrives that are not compactflash compatible - these drives do not work in *any* cameras.

i heard about that but some guy in the Hot Deals forum said he had 'harvested' about 50 in the last month and they had all worked. oh well.

 

[Mark R]

I'm told that you can identify the 'modified' microdrives by their code number.

The older drives have part numbers that end in 43B - these have been verified to work in a number of different cameras. The new drives have numbers that end in 44C - these have been verified not to work in any cameras.

You could ask if he could send you the markings on the drive - if it is a 43B then you have a reasonable chance. Personally, I'd ask if he'd take it back minus a few bucks for time/shipping if it didn't work. If it does work, he can add the D70 to his compatability list.