XH-A1 + Firestore FS-C at DVinfo.net

Ross Jones · February 11th, 2008, 11:30 AM

I have a shoot coming up which requires recording a 2 hour presentation without a break. I'll either use a second camera to cover a tape change around half way, or I'm thinking of using a Firestore FS-C.
Question can I set the FS-C to record and while its doing just that - change a tape in the XH-A1? Can I independently get the FS-C to record from the camera without hitting the record button on the cam?
If so then I could use the Firestore as primary recording medium, with the tape as a backup (with a gap in the presentation where I change tapes..).
Anyone tried this?
Thx, Rgds, Ross.
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Tony Ferguson · February 11th, 2008, 01:25 PM

I believe Adobe has software that allows you to record right to your laptop. I just got it but haven't used it in the field yet. Hopefully more knowledgeable people will be able to help you.

Tony

Allan Black · February 11th, 2008, 03:31 PM

If it's that important I'd run 2 cams all the way, one 60secs behind the other and maybe a HV20 during the tape change. You could also use that for side shots.

Cheers.

February 11th, 2008, 11:30 AM	#1
Ross Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Harvard, MA Posts: 155	XH-A1 + Firestore FS-C I have a shoot coming up which requires recording a 2 hour presentation without a break. I'll either use a second camera to cover a tape change around half way, or I'm thinking of using a Firestore FS-C. Question can I set the FS-C to record and while its doing just that - change a tape in the XH-A1? Can I independently get the FS-C to record from the camera without hitting the record button on the cam? If so then I could use the Firestore as primary recording medium, with the tape as a backup (with a gap in the presentation where I change tapes..). Anyone tried this? Thx, Rgds, Ross. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

February 11th, 2008, 01:25 PM	#2
Tony Ferguson New Boot Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 16	To laptop record I would I believe Adobe has software that allows you to record right to your laptop. I just got it but haven't used it in the field yet. Hopefully more knowledgeable people will be able to help you. Tony

February 11th, 2008, 03:31 PM	#3
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,929	If it's that important I'd run 2 cams all the way, one 60secs behind the other and maybe a HV20 during the tape change. You could also use that for side shots. Cheers.