We’ve reviewed a lot of flash memory camcorders, and generally we think flash camcorders are the best of breed of the digital camcorders. They are smaller, lighter, less power hungary, and more reliable, but one thing we’ve never liked about them is the limited video storage. As the recording quality has skyrocketed up to 1080p @ 60 frames per second, the amount of storage space needed to operate one of these camcorders rapidly exceeds the current size of flash memory cards. And even more disturbing is the high performance memory cards needed to record at that quality are VERY expensive. One of our editors stumbled upon the MoFoto Portable Video Storage Device, and we realized that it would be a great companion to the flash camcorders we like so much.

Portable video storage devices generally fall into two categories: very basic & very feature rich.  Selecting the right device for you depends on how you intend to use the device.  Feature rich devices such as the Epson P-7000 support viewing JPEGs, RAW images, and even standard definition video.  The basic devices, such as the MoFoto, are little more than a hard disk with a memory card reader on it.  If you just want a really big hard drive to store your videos, then the basic devices are a good fit …