As spotted over at HD For Indies, the innovators of Hydra and Andromeda uncompressed capture modifications for Panasonic DVX and HVX camcorders have announced that the technology will no longer be available for purchase by the general public. Juan says on the forum: “As some of you already know, the Hydra/Andromeda technology is indeed being sold/licensed and thus Reel-Stream will no longer be installing units to individual users. At this time I can’t post more details about the future of the technology, but it seems likely that it will not be marketed to the public. I have a feeling that if there is enough interest there is a possibility this could change, but it is not their plan at this time.” In response, a petition was started by Andromeda users to urge the licensor to sell to the general public.