FS-4 w/FX1? at DVinfo.net

Steve Nunez · September 4th, 2005, 02:13 PM

Anyone have a FS-4 working with HDV with the Sony FX1? Any comments?

Ray Liffen · September 5th, 2005, 12:05 AM

Does your message imply that the much-delayed HDV update has become available?

If it does, then when I can get my hands on it I'll let you know.

If not, then we're all still waiting.

Ray Liffen

Steve Nunez · September 5th, 2005, 06:44 AM

Ray- no it doesn't. I thought Focus already had some units HDV compatible- but I guess they're still working on it.

When/if anyone gets one with HDV compatibiltiy- let us know how it gets along with the FX1 (please!!!)

Jesse Stipek · September 24th, 2005, 06:05 PM

Will the FS-4 work with the SD mode on the FX1?

Ray Liffen · September 25th, 2005, 12:01 AM

The FS4 will record from the FX1 and Z1 when they are in SD mode, and also in HD mode provided they are set to downconvert from the ilink (1394) socket. So you can record HD on to a tape while you record SD on to your FS4.

According to the newsletter last week from Holdan, the UK suppliers, the HDV firmware upgrade is expected in the next couple of weeks. The delay has been because the Focus engineers have been trying to make it compatable with the ever-increasing range of HDV cameras.

Ray Liffen

Boyd Ostroff · September 25th, 2005, 06:16 AM

DVinfo will be reviewing the HDV version as soon as it's ready, which shouldn't be too much longer. Stay tuned for more...

September 4th, 2005, 02:13 PM	#1
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	FS-4 w/FX1? Anyone have a FS-4 working with HDV with the Sony FX1? Any comments? __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

September 5th, 2005, 06:44 AM	#3
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	Ray- no it doesn't. I thought Focus already had some units HDV compatible- but I guess they're still working on it. When/if anyone gets one with HDV compatibiltiy- let us know how it gets along with the FX1 (please!!!) __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

September 24th, 2005, 06:05 PM	#4
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September 5th, 2005, 12:05 AM	#2
Ray Liffen Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carshalton, Surrey, UK Posts: 34	Does your message imply that the much-delayed HDV update has become available? If it does, then when I can get my hands on it I'll let you know. If not, then we're all still waiting. Ray Liffen

September 25th, 2005, 12:01 AM	#5
Ray Liffen Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carshalton, Surrey, UK Posts: 34	The FS4 will record from the FX1 and Z1 when they are in SD mode, and also in HD mode provided they are set to downconvert from the ilink (1394) socket. So you can record HD on to a tape while you record SD on to your FS4. According to the newsletter last week from Holdan, the UK suppliers, the HDV firmware upgrade is expected in the next couple of weeks. The delay has been because the Focus engineers have been trying to make it compatable with the ever-increasing range of HDV cameras. Ray Liffen

September 25th, 2005, 06:16 AM	#6
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	DVinfo will be reviewing the HDV version as soon as it's ready, which shouldn't be too much longer. Stay tuned for more...