My EX3

Alister Chapman · September 18th, 2009, 06:59 AM

Thought some of you might like to see my EX3 and NanoFlash rig. I've attached a couple of picture below. You can find out more here XDCAM-USER.com EX3 With NanoFlash Camera rig.

Denis OKeefe · September 18th, 2009, 07:57 AM

Pardon the possibly dumb question, but how do you integrate starting and stopping the Nano into the system? Obviously you are not reaching behind your head everytime you want to roll. I read about a sensor that attached to the tally light on the camera - is that the answer?
I do like the "belt and suspenders" option of recording SxS and Nano at the same time if that is the case.

John Richard · September 18th, 2009, 08:09 AM

You can set the Nano to trigger recording with that setup by:

1. Starting-stopping recording via the camera's button

2. When embedded timecode starts and stops running

3. Remote control cable trigger

You are not limited to controlling recording via only the Nano's faceplate controls

Paul Cronin · September 18th, 2009, 08:15 AM

Thanks for sharing Alister.

How is the balance? Looks a little front heavy for a long shoot.

Denis OKeefe · September 18th, 2009, 09:41 AM

Thanks for the info John, sounds like I'll have to put in an order

Lance Librandi · September 18th, 2009, 10:27 AM

Alister I thank you for sharing your technique on capturing unpredictable natural events. I spent about four hours today whale watching while recording to the NanoFlash using your technique.
I had the prerecord function on and as soon as the whales came up and engaged in tail slapping etc I hit the record switch and got it every time. It would be nice to have an extra couple of seconds in cache just to give the vision that extra lead-in.

Tim Polster · September 18th, 2009, 12:14 PM

Sort of a side question regarding the EX cameras and triggering the Nano from the camera's record button -

If one sets the recording quality to the lowest in-camera (for long record times), is the HD-SDI feed unaffected?

I am assuming the SDI feed is never touched or interrupted but I would like ot know for sure.

Alister Chapman · September 18th, 2009, 03:19 PM

Yes that's correct the HDSDi output is not effected.

Tim Polster · September 18th, 2009, 04:25 PM

Thanks!

That is what I thought/hoped.

September 18th, 2009, 06:59 AM	#1
Alister Chapman Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK Posts: 4,957	My EX3 - NanoFlash Rig Thought some of you might like to see my EX3 and NanoFlash rig. I've attached a couple of picture below. You can find out more here XDCAM-USER.com EX3 With NanoFlash Camera rig. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Alister Chapman, Film-Maker/Stormchaser http://www.xdcam-user.com/alisters-blog/ My XDCAM site and blog. http://www.hurricane-rig.com

September 18th, 2009, 08:15 AM	#4
Paul Cronin Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 4,048	Thanks for sharing Alister. How is the balance? Looks a little front heavy for a long shoot. __________________ Paul Cronin www.paulcroninstudios.com

September 18th, 2009, 03:19 PM	#8
Alister Chapman Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK Posts: 4,957	Yes that's correct the HDSDi output is not effected. __________________ Alister Chapman, Film-Maker/Stormchaser http://www.xdcam-user.com/alisters-blog/ My XDCAM site and blog. http://www.hurricane-rig.com

September 18th, 2009, 07:57 AM	#2
Denis OKeefe Major Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wayne, PA Posts: 207	Pardon the possibly dumb question, but how do you integrate starting and stopping the Nano into the system? Obviously you are not reaching behind your head everytime you want to roll. I read about a sensor that attached to the tally light on the camera - is that the answer? I do like the "belt and suspenders" option of recording SxS and Nano at the same time if that is the case.

September 18th, 2009, 08:09 AM	#3
John Richard Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Incline Village, Nevada Posts: 604	You can set the Nano to trigger recording with that setup by: 1. Starting-stopping recording via the camera's button 2. When embedded timecode starts and stops running 3. Remote control cable trigger You are not limited to controlling recording via only the Nano's faceplate controls

September 18th, 2009, 09:41 AM	#5
Denis OKeefe Major Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wayne, PA Posts: 207	Thanks for the info John, sounds like I'll have to put in an order

September 18th, 2009, 10:27 AM	#6
Lance Librandi Major Player Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Australia Posts: 374	Alister I thank you for sharing your technique on capturing unpredictable natural events. I spent about four hours today whale watching while recording to the NanoFlash using your technique. I had the prerecord function on and as soon as the whales came up and engaged in tail slapping etc I hit the record switch and got it every time. It would be nice to have an extra couple of seconds in cache just to give the vision that extra lead-in.

September 18th, 2009, 12:14 PM	#7
Tim Polster Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 2,231	Sort of a side question regarding the EX cameras and triggering the Nano from the camera's record button - If one sets the recording quality to the lowest in-camera (for long record times), is the HD-SDI feed unaffected? I am assuming the SDI feed is never touched or interrupted but I would like ot know for sure.

September 18th, 2009, 04:25 PM	#9
Tim Polster Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 2,231	Thanks! That is what I thought/hoped.