can I display DUR. instead of TC in upper right lcd? at DVinfo.net

Malcolm Hamilton · October 4th, 2011, 09:13 AM

Hi there,
Can I display Duration instead of running time-code in the upper right of the lcd?
I've been searching through menu settings and I can't see how to do this, so I figured I'd better ask.
Regards, Malcolm

Graham Bernard · October 4th, 2011, 10:09 AM

Do you mean the length of a single "take"? From START to STOP? If that's the case, then I've asked this already. Seems like a no brainer.

Grazie

Malcolm Hamilton · October 4th, 2011, 10:35 AM

Yes, that's what I meant Graham.
And you're saying it's not an option.
Darn!

Rob Knoll · October 5th, 2011, 12:41 PM

I am not a fan of that counter either. That is useless info while I am filming.
Any ideas about a firmware update in the works? There are a few easy fixes that need to be changed, in this same vein.

Graham Bernard · October 5th, 2011, 02:11 PM

Even my humble XM2 displayed take length.

Grazie

Rob Knoll · October 5th, 2011, 02:30 PM

My XH-A1S had a "take counter" as well. It seems like a blatently obvious addition, that somehow got missed.

Graham Bernard · October 5th, 2011, 09:41 PM

I'm doing a shoot today and I'll be seen mouthing to myself -1-2-3-4-5-6.... Just so I'll now I have some 10 sec bursts of b roll and leadings for interviews. A £5.5k camera and no take counter?

It's gotta be an omission. Bizarre....

Grazie

Doug Bailey · October 6th, 2011, 07:50 AM

My 7D has a counter which I really use for short clips. It also has a digital level, so the footage is always level.

Went to a camping store and bought a twin pack of levels that are affixed to campers for about $3. Fixed one to the fluid head and this has make a big difference for leveling the XF300.
Regards,
Doug.

October 4th, 2011, 09:13 AM	#1
Malcolm Hamilton Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 844	can I display DUR. instead of TC in upper right lcd? Hi there, Can I display Duration instead of running time-code in the upper right of the lcd? I've been searching through menu settings and I can't see how to do this, so I figured I'd better ask. Regards, Malcolm

October 4th, 2011, 10:09 AM	#2
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Re: can I display DUR. instead of TC in upper right lcd? Do you mean the length of a single "take"? From START to STOP? If that's the case, then I've asked this already. Seems like a no brainer. Grazie

October 4th, 2011, 10:35 AM	#3
Malcolm Hamilton Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 844	Re: can I display DUR. instead of TC in upper right lcd? Yes, that's what I meant Graham. And you're saying it's not an option. Darn!

October 5th, 2011, 12:41 PM	#4
Rob Knoll Regular Crew Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York Posts: 51	Re: can I display DUR. instead of TC in upper right lcd? I am not a fan of that counter either. That is useless info while I am filming. Any ideas about a firmware update in the works? There are a few easy fixes that need to be changed, in this same vein.

October 5th, 2011, 02:11 PM	#5
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Re: can I display DUR. instead of TC in upper right lcd? Even my humble XM2 displayed take length. Grazie

October 5th, 2011, 02:30 PM	#6
Rob Knoll Regular Crew Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York Posts: 51	Re: can I display DUR. instead of TC in upper right lcd? My XH-A1S had a "take counter" as well. It seems like a blatently obvious addition, that somehow got missed.

October 5th, 2011, 09:41 PM	#7
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Re: can I display DUR. instead of TC in upper right lcd? I'm doing a shoot today and I'll be seen mouthing to myself -1-2-3-4-5-6.... Just so I'll now I have some 10 sec bursts of b roll and leadings for interviews. A £5.5k camera and no take counter? It's gotta be an omission. Bizarre.... Grazie

October 6th, 2011, 07:50 AM	#8
Doug Bailey Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 164	Re: can I display DUR. instead of TC in upper right lcd? My 7D has a counter which I really use for short clips. It also has a digital level, so the footage is always level. Went to a camping store and bought a twin pack of levels that are affixed to campers for about $3. Fixed one to the fluid head and this has make a big difference for leveling the XF300. Regards, Doug.