Got my NanoFlash at DVinfo.net

Anthony McErlean · October 25th, 2010, 10:42 AM

Just took delivery of my NanoFlash.

Looking forward to using it with my EX3.
Might need a bit of help, if I'm stuck setting it up.

Andrew Stone · October 25th, 2010, 10:59 AM

Just in case you haven't found this page yet. Here is a place to get the most current nanoFlash manual as well as the Convergent Design FAQ on the unit and so on...

Manuals | Support | Convergent Design

The manual is very good at coaching one in setup.

Congrats!

Anthony McErlean · October 25th, 2010, 11:12 AM

Thanks Andrew.

I notice there are a few screw holes on the top of the NanoF, will the rain not get in here?

Paul Cronin · October 25th, 2010, 11:56 AM

Anthony,

Congrats on the Nano purchase. I have been using mine with great results since it came out.

As for the holes on the top I would not use the Nano with out a waterproof cover. The Nano on its own is not safe to use in the rain. There are basic ways to cover up the Nano. I have a heavy zip lock that I put over it if there will be moisture. This keeps it covered and lets it vent at the bottom where the cables come out and I can see and use the screen.

Anthony McErlean · October 25th, 2010, 12:15 PM

Thanks Paul, good advice.
I'll have a look for something on the net.

Anthony McErlean · October 25th, 2010, 02:07 PM

Clip Browser can check for errors with CRC enabled.
Is there anyway the NF files be verified at the copying stage too?

Does the NF cut the MXF files into 00:13:19:05 segments?

Olof Ekbergh · October 26th, 2010, 06:59 AM

Hi Anthony,

Congrats on the NF. As far as rain cover goes, there are many solutions, this may sound stupid, but I use a clear plastic bag for my whole setup, camera and all. They are cheap small and deploy fast, and can be customized easily with tape or rubber bands. I shoot a lot on boats in salt water with Stedicam, the custom bagging works great.

In the winter here it is very cold so I sometimes use a "Polar Bear cover" from Portabrace, it is a big one from the 90's made for betacams, but it works very well with my EX3 + NF setup complete with hand warmers. I have tried many different Kata, Petrol, PB etc. covers/skins, but I have never found one that is good for a custom EX3/1 setup with NF mics etc. So I stick with the 15 cent solution.

As far as copying the files from CF cards or even just BPAV folders, from SxS cards. I never bother using CRC checking.

I have copied thousands of files v/o error checking and never had a single problem. I always copy to 2 drives, I just drag and drop the BPAV folder (this is from SxS cards) to one drive and rewrap the files to another as .movs, even in the field, if I have to. I find with the 64GB CF cards I can go all day so it is easy to copy at night when I am not rushed. I like the fact that I dont have a BPAV folder to deal with with the NF.

Maybe I am just lucky, but I have shot thousands of hrs this way.

One note, always reformat the CF card in the NF after it has been in a computer. This is easy to do and keeps things running smoothly.

Paul Cronin · October 26th, 2010, 07:19 AM

Anthony,

I am with Olof, the plastic bag is the best solution I have found.

I also just copy files to my Raid 3 working drive then to a G-Safe Raid 1 drive be it BPAV or .MOV from Nano. It is rare I copy the BPAV since the Nano has never failed me.

Anthony McErlean · October 26th, 2010, 08:11 AM

Thanks Olof and Paul,

For the tips and advice.
I copied a 32gb CF card to PC in 17mins with the supplied USB adaptor. I'm happy with that speed.
So, copy the CF cards to the PC and then a simple copy and paste after that, OK thanks.

Thanks again.

Anthony McErlean · October 29th, 2010, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony McErlean

Does the NF cut the MXF files into 00:13:19:05 segments?

Yes, this is normal for the NF to do this.

Anthony McErlean · November 15th, 2010, 03:33 PM

You know the NF has a few holes in the top and side.
I would like a wee black head screw to seal those holes or a rubber grommet.
Would it be OK to do this?

Thanks.

Dan Keaton · November 15th, 2010, 03:47 PM

Dear Anthony,

Those screw holes are M3,.5 Metric 3mm, .5mm thread pitch.

However, those screw holes are completely sealed already.

Those are captive screw inserts which are pressed into the case.

These insert protect the nanoFlash from screws that are too long (using normal force).

They are not open holes.

Anthony McErlean · November 15th, 2010, 03:58 PM

Thanks Dan, as usual.
Not open holes. I didn't know that, but now thinking, that doesn't surprise me knowing how fantastic this NF is.

OK Dan, I have nothing to worry about then.
Thanks.

Anthony McErlean · November 19th, 2010, 04:23 AM

I would order this BNC 75 Ohm Elbow Plug to Jack Adaptor ...if its the correct one.

I think I'm not allowed to post a link but hope its OK to do this.

Product code: BPJRAA75 (into Google)

Thanks in advance.

Dan Keaton · November 19th, 2010, 06:44 AM

Dear Anthony,

If you want a 90 degree BNC adapter, that would be one that I approve.

October 25th, 2010, 10:42 AM	#1
Anthony McErlean Trustee Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,081	Got my NanoFlash Just took delivery of my NanoFlash. Looking forward to using it with my EX3. Might need a bit of help, if I'm stuck setting it up.

October 25th, 2010, 11:56 AM	#4
Paul Cronin Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 4,048	Anthony, Congrats on the Nano purchase. I have been using mine with great results since it came out. As for the holes on the top I would not use the Nano with out a waterproof cover. The Nano on its own is not safe to use in the rain. There are basic ways to cover up the Nano. I have a heavy zip lock that I put over it if there will be moisture. This keeps it covered and lets it vent at the bottom where the cables come out and I can see and use the screen. __________________ Paul Cronin www.paulcroninstudios.com

October 25th, 2010, 02:07 PM	#6
Anthony McErlean Trustee Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,081	Clip Browser can check for errors with CRC enabled. Is there anyway the NF files be verified at the copying stage too? Does the NF cut the MXF files into 00:13:19:05 segments? Last edited by Anthony McErlean; October 25th, 2010 at 04:11 PM.

October 26th, 2010, 06:59 AM	#7
Olof Ekbergh Sponsor: Westside AV Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mount Washington Valley, NH, USA Posts: 1,365	Hi Anthony, Congrats on the NF. As far as rain cover goes, there are many solutions, this may sound stupid, but I use a clear plastic bag for my whole setup, camera and all. They are cheap small and deploy fast, and can be customized easily with tape or rubber bands. I shoot a lot on boats in salt water with Stedicam, the custom bagging works great. In the winter here it is very cold so I sometimes use a "Polar Bear cover" from Portabrace, it is a big one from the 90's made for betacams, but it works very well with my EX3 + NF setup complete with hand warmers. I have tried many different Kata, Petrol, PB etc. covers/skins, but I have never found one that is good for a custom EX3/1 setup with NF mics etc. So I stick with the 15 cent solution. As far as copying the files from CF cards or even just BPAV folders, from SxS cards. I never bother using CRC checking. I have copied thousands of files v/o error checking and never had a single problem. I always copy to 2 drives, I just drag and drop the BPAV folder (this is from SxS cards) to one drive and rewrap the files to another as .movs, even in the field, if I have to. I find with the 64GB CF cards I can go all day so it is easy to copy at night when I am not rushed. I like the fact that I dont have a BPAV folder to deal with with the NF. Maybe I am just lucky, but I have shot thousands of hrs this way. One note, always reformat the CF card in the NF after it has been in a computer. This is easy to do and keeps things running smoothly. __________________ Olof Ekbergh • olof@WestsideAV.com Westside A V Studios • http://www.WestsideAVstore.com/

October 26th, 2010, 07:19 AM	#8
Paul Cronin Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 4,048	Anthony, I am with Olof, the plastic bag is the best solution I have found. I also just copy files to my Raid 3 working drive then to a G-Safe Raid 1 drive be it BPAV or .MOV from Nano. It is rare I copy the BPAV since the Nano has never failed me. __________________ Paul Cronin www.paulcroninstudios.com

October 25th, 2010, 10:59 AM	#2
Andrew Stone Major Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 975	Just in case you haven't found this page yet. Here is a place to get the most current nanoFlash manual as well as the Convergent Design FAQ on the unit and so on... Manuals \| Support \| Convergent Design The manual is very good at coaching one in setup. Congrats!

October 25th, 2010, 11:12 AM	#3
Anthony McErlean Trustee Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,081	Thanks Andrew. I notice there are a few screw holes on the top of the NanoF, will the rain not get in here?

October 25th, 2010, 12:15 PM	#5
Anthony McErlean Trustee Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,081	Thanks Paul, good advice. I'll have a look for something on the net.

October 26th, 2010, 08:11 AM	#9
Anthony McErlean Trustee Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,081	Thanks Olof and Paul, For the tips and advice. I copied a 32gb CF card to PC in 17mins with the supplied USB adaptor. I'm happy with that speed. So, copy the CF cards to the PC and then a simple copy and paste after that, OK thanks. Thanks again.

November 15th, 2010, 03:33 PM	#11
Anthony McErlean Trustee Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,081	Best way to fill the holes. You know the NF has a few holes in the top and side. I would like a wee black head screw to seal those holes or a rubber grommet. Would it be OK to do this? Thanks.

November 15th, 2010, 03:47 PM	#12
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Dear Anthony, Those screw holes are M3,.5 Metric 3mm, .5mm thread pitch. However, those screw holes are completely sealed already. Those are captive screw inserts which are pressed into the case. These insert protect the nanoFlash from screws that are too long (using normal force). They are not open holes. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

November 15th, 2010, 03:58 PM	#13
Anthony McErlean Trustee Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,081	Thanks Dan, as usual. Not open holes. I didn't know that, but now thinking, that doesn't surprise me knowing how fantastic this NF is. OK Dan, I have nothing to worry about then. Thanks.

November 19th, 2010, 04:23 AM	#14
Anthony McErlean Trustee Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,081	BNC 75 Ohm Elbow Plug to Jack Adaptor I would order this BNC 75 Ohm Elbow Plug to Jack Adaptor ...if its the correct one. I think I'm not allowed to post a link but hope its OK to do this. Product code: BPJRAA75 (into Google) Thanks in advance.

November 19th, 2010, 06:44 AM	#15
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Dear Anthony, If you want a 90 degree BNC adapter, that would be one that I approve. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia