1st dropout at DVinfo.net

Steve Rosen · August 11th, 2006, 09:48 AM

Well, after shooting nearly 100 tapes, I've had my first dropout.. Luckily it didn't happen in a particularly critical scene. The problem is that, even though it theoretically only affects 15 frames, because there is a timecode break it makes it difficult to capture (on FCP), even when capturing manually... It eats up about the first 3-4 seconds of the scene.

Since in this case it is the audio that I'm most concerned with, I made a dub out from the Sony MU10, via S-Video and RCA, to a DSR-40, letting the 40 generate it's own TC. Then I was able to capture the audio without losing the first few seconds..

It sure is a good thing these don't happen very often, because they are a PITA...

Peter J Alessandria · August 11th, 2006, 10:46 AM

I've never shot with a Canon camcorder (though I am a Canon still photographer and do shoot video with a DVX 100) but do they have any kind of head cleaning recommendation to help minimize drop outs? Also, what tapes are you using?

Gareth Watkins · August 11th, 2006, 11:45 AM

Hi there

Never used a Canon... but do use various Sony's...

If I get a drop out, which everyone gets occasionally... I just try and import that sequence again.... Often second or third time round it goes...

Don't know why.. dirt on heads during reading... but is worth a try...

cheers

Gareth

Richard Zlamany · August 11th, 2006, 01:54 PM

We get drop outs that are the fault of the player. If the same tape is played in the camera, that it was recorded in, there is no drop out. That has been our experience so far.

Steve Rosen · August 11th, 2006, 01:56 PM

Think it's the tape, because it happens in all decks.. One bad place in one tape out of a hundred isn't bad though... (by the way, I use Sony Digital Master tapes)

August 11th, 2006, 09:48 AM	#1
Steve Rosen Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Monterey, California Posts: 895	1st dropout Well, after shooting nearly 100 tapes, I've had my first dropout.. Luckily it didn't happen in a particularly critical scene. The problem is that, even though it theoretically only affects 15 frames, because there is a timecode break it makes it difficult to capture (on FCP), even when capturing manually... It eats up about the first 3-4 seconds of the scene. Since in this case it is the audio that I'm most concerned with, I made a dub out from the Sony MU10, via S-Video and RCA, to a DSR-40, letting the 40 generate it's own TC. Then I was able to capture the audio without losing the first few seconds.. It sure is a good thing these don't happen very often, because they are a PITA...

August 11th, 2006, 10:46 AM	#2
Peter J Alessandria Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 293	I've never shot with a Canon camcorder (though I am a Canon still photographer and do shoot video with a DVX 100) but do they have any kind of head cleaning recommendation to help minimize drop outs? Also, what tapes are you using?

August 11th, 2006, 11:45 AM	#3
Gareth Watkins Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: France Posts: 578	Hi there Never used a Canon... but do use various Sony's... If I get a drop out, which everyone gets occasionally... I just try and import that sequence again.... Often second or third time round it goes... Don't know why.. dirt on heads during reading... but is worth a try... cheers Gareth

August 11th, 2006, 01:54 PM	#4
Richard Zlamany Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hamden CT Posts: 470	We get drop outs that are the fault of the player. If the same tape is played in the camera, that it was recorded in, there is no drop out. That has been our experience so far.

August 11th, 2006, 01:56 PM	#5
Steve Rosen Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Monterey, California Posts: 895	Think it's the tape, because it happens in all decks.. One bad place in one tape out of a hundred isn't bad though... (by the way, I use Sony Digital Master tapes)