Can't get Final Cut to "initialize" my camera for capture...help? at DVinfo.net
DV Info Net

Go Back   DV Info Net > Canon EOS / MXF / AVCHD / HDV / DV Camera Systems > Canon HDV and DV Camera Systems > Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders
Register FAQ Today's Posts Buyer's Guides

Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders
Canon XH G1S / G1 (with SDI), Canon XH A1S / A1 (without SDI).

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old January 24th, 2009, 01:02 AM   #1
Regular Crew
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 56
Can't get Final Cut to "initialize" my camera for capture...help?

Sorry for a big newbie question...but I can't get final cut to see my XHA1 to capture HDV. I just installed all the updates on final cut so I am at 6.0.5. I tested the camera with a old dv tape and final cut will capture that via firewire, but when I set it up for capturing to prores it won't work. I have tried everything on this page: Capturing HDV Into ProRes Via FireWire | Moviola ? Training for Avid, Apple & Adobe | Production & Post Production Rentals & Sales | Los Angeles, Hollywood, Burbank to no avail. Any tips? I figure the firewire must be ok since I am able to capture in Standard Def. I assume there is some little button I need to push in final cut but I can't find it. Any help would be appreciated!!
Andrew Dryden is offline   Reply With Quote
Old January 24th, 2009, 01:45 AM   #2
Regular Crew
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 56
newbie mistake

I knew that shortly after posting I would figure this out and feel pretty dumb. I accidentally had the down convert set to "on" in the camera menus. I couldn't see this setting as you have to disconnect firewire to access it. So...if final cut is not seeing your camera in HDV, try disconnecting firewire and make sure you have it set to HDV out under the signal menu and that you have it set to not downconvert. Hope this saves the next person some time...
Andrew Dryden is offline   Reply With Quote
Old January 24th, 2009, 02:24 AM   #3
Trustee
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 1,313
Good to know. Glad you figured it out.
__________________
Nate Haustein PXW-FX9 / FCPX
www.flightcreativemedia.com
Nate Haustein is offline   Reply
Reply

DV Info Net refers all where-to-buy and where-to-rent questions exclusively to these trusted full line dealers and rental houses...

B&H Photo Video
(866) 521-7381
New York, NY USA

Scan Computers Int. Ltd.
+44 0871-472-4747
Bolton, Lancashire UK


DV Info Net also encourages you to support local businesses and buy from an authorized dealer in your neighborhood.
  You are here: DV Info Net > Canon EOS / MXF / AVCHD / HDV / DV Camera Systems > Canon HDV and DV Camera Systems > Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders


 



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 02:47 PM.


DV Info Net -- Real Names, Real People, Real Info!
1998-2024 The Digital Video Information Network