Importing plain XF100 mxf files at DVinfo.net

Gabor Heeres · March 22nd, 2014, 09:31 AM

Hi All,

We have recently bought a Canon XF100. Is there a way to transfer only the MXF files from the CF card to a PC, not bundled with all the other data files in folders. Sony's XDCAM HD files are all together in one folder. With XDCam EX and JVC I can use Sony XDCAM browser to do this but it seems not to work with Canon. The Utility software also does only transfer folders, not just the MXF files.

Help is appreciated. Thanks.

Gabor

Ann Bens · March 22nd, 2014, 10:39 AM

Use the Canon XF Utility. Edit / Export to MXF.

Mark Watson · March 22nd, 2014, 10:49 AM

Yes, you can. I archive all my files, but for editing, I use the XF Utility software that came with the camera to copy just the MXF files I need. It's very simple to do:

Put the CF card into a card reader connected to your PC.
Open the XF Utility program
In the left hand margin, you should see your CF card appear. Click on it.
Now your clips should be listed in the upper section of the screen, they could be in the form of thumbnails or just a listing, depending on your program's settings.
Now, select the clips you want to export as MXF.
Next, click on the Edit menu, then click on the "Export to MXF" option.
Choose where you want the files copied to. Your original files on the CF card will remain intact.
When done, Click on the File menu and then click on Eject. Now you can disconnect your CF card reader and close the program.

Mark

Gabor Heeres · March 22nd, 2014, 11:24 AM

Thanks for the help. That works. Was searching in the upper left menu. in the XF Utility software.

Thanks again,

Gabor

David Dixon · March 22nd, 2014, 11:57 AM

...and you can also use the XF Utility to make a Virtual Media back up. That lets you make a file that looks like the CF card structure to the computer, but you can choose which clips to include in each. Since you're wanting bare .mxf clips, I assume your NLE will import those - many require the entire folder structure to import.

The other nice thing about XF Utility is if, like me, you are constantly tweaking custom CP files and settings. XF Utility allows me look back to see what settings I used on each clip.

Ann Bens · March 22nd, 2014, 05:17 PM

I have no trouble importing bare mxf files. I do that all the time.

Gabor Heeres · March 22nd, 2014, 06:23 PM

Thanks all.

@ David: Sony Vegas Pro 10 it is.

March 22nd, 2014, 09:31 AM	#1
Gabor Heeres Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Eindhoven, The Netherlands Posts: 322	Importing plain XF100 mxf files Hi All, We have recently bought a Canon XF100. Is there a way to transfer only the MXF files from the CF card to a PC, not bundled with all the other data files in folders. Sony's XDCAM HD files are all together in one folder. With XDCam EX and JVC I can use Sony XDCAM browser to do this but it seems not to work with Canon. The Utility software also does only transfer folders, not just the MXF files. Help is appreciated. Thanks. Gabor

March 22nd, 2014, 10:39 AM	#2
Ann Bens Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 710	Re: Importing plain XF100 mxf files Use the Canon XF Utility. Edit / Export to MXF. __________________ ACE Premiere Pro CC Adobe Community Professional

March 22nd, 2014, 10:49 AM	#3
Mark Watson Major Player Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Whidbey Island Posts: 873	Re: Importing plain XF100 mxf files Yes, you can. I archive all my files, but for editing, I use the XF Utility software that came with the camera to copy just the MXF files I need. It's very simple to do: Put the CF card into a card reader connected to your PC. Open the XF Utility program In the left hand margin, you should see your CF card appear. Click on it. Now your clips should be listed in the upper section of the screen, they could be in the form of thumbnails or just a listing, depending on your program's settings. Now, select the clips you want to export as MXF. Next, click on the Edit menu, then click on the "Export to MXF" option. Choose where you want the files copied to. Your original files on the CF card will remain intact. When done, Click on the File menu and then click on Eject. Now you can disconnect your CF card reader and close the program. Mark Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Mark Watson; March 22nd, 2014 at 10:51 AM. Reason: Added a picture.

March 22nd, 2014, 11:24 AM	#4
Gabor Heeres Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Eindhoven, The Netherlands Posts: 322	Re: Importing plain XF100 mxf files Thanks for the help. That works. Was searching in the upper left menu. in the XF Utility software. Thanks again, Gabor

March 22nd, 2014, 11:57 AM	#5
David Dixon Major Player Join Date: May 2011 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 495	Re: Importing plain XF100 mxf files ...and you can also use the XF Utility to make a Virtual Media back up. That lets you make a file that looks like the CF card structure to the computer, but you can choose which clips to include in each. Since you're wanting bare .mxf clips, I assume your NLE will import those - many require the entire folder structure to import. The other nice thing about XF Utility is if, like me, you are constantly tweaking custom CP files and settings. XF Utility allows me look back to see what settings I used on each clip.

March 22nd, 2014, 05:17 PM	#6
Ann Bens Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 710	Re: Importing plain XF100 mxf files I have no trouble importing bare mxf files. I do that all the time. __________________ ACE Premiere Pro CC Adobe Community Professional

March 22nd, 2014, 06:23 PM	#7
Gabor Heeres Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Eindhoven, The Netherlands Posts: 322	Re: Importing plain XF100 mxf files Thanks all. @ David: Sony Vegas Pro 10 it is.