Hi Shawn,

I would recommend that you contact Panasonic service here in the US. My contact is in engineering at Panasonic in Japan. I think they would be better equipped to help you.

Regarding the pops in the audio, have you tried it in P2 viewer or another application? The reason I ask is that our lab as well as Panasonic has tried to repeat this issue and been unable to reproduce it at this point.

Thanks,

Matt

FS100 or FS4, etc - How many watts do these draw via Anton Bauer
 

Hi.

I've been powering my FS100 & FS4's recently via the powertap to FS cable with good success on my SPX800 cam. However, I'm going to add their 900 monitor which draws 17-18 watts. Add that to the 30-35 on the camera, and it starts adding up.

If I use the Titan AC adaptor, there is a 70watt threshold - 65 to be safe. So I'm trying to get numbers on all of my accessories (aja box, etc).

How many watts does the FS100/FS4's draw? A maximum watt figure would be good to know, to be conservative, and prevent any problems.

I may have to choose separate power supplies for various devices based on the spread.

Thanks much,

Shawn Alyasiri

Any word Matt?
 

I was going to try to get a number today if at all possible, so I could shoot in confidence tomorrow. Any tech numbers would be most appreciative - maximum watts required/used on startup/powerdown, while recording, etc.

Thanks very much,
Shawn

[QUOTE=Shawn Alyasiri]Hi.

How many watts does the FS100/FS4's draw? A maximum watt figure would be good to know, to be conservative, and prevent any problems.


The standard FS-4 battery is marked on the back as 11.1 volts and 850 milliamps. Volts times amps equal watts (9.4 watts). Since this battery runs the FS-4 for about 90 minutes this means that the FS-4 consumes about 6.3 watts per hour.

Hope this helps.

Joe Matyas
http://www.powerbagjunior.com

FS-100 + FCP5 on a MacBook Pro
 

So I understand that the drive can be connected directly to a laptop easily enough, but has anyone tried actually editing DVCpro100 in the field? Or do you need to downconvert to something like Offline RT before you can start working with your media in Final Cut?

Many thanks,

Alex

Hi Alex,

This should work fine with 1 to 2 streams of DVCPRO HD directly from FS-100. But, many things can affect this speed such as drive fragmentation, available bandwidth on the FireWire bus, processor activity etc. ...hence why I cannot give an exact answer. If you see dropped frames, you may like to transfer to a faster drive or the computer's internal drive.

Hope that helps,

Matt

Hi Shawn,

The FS-100's power draw is 7.5W.

Hope that helps.

Matt

FS 100 Problem
 

We just shot a concert preformance, and it seems that the FS would break it up into 2 minute clips.

I poked around the manual a bit but can't seem to find any info on a max filesize or anything.

Is there such a setting?

Thanks,
Chip

FS-100 is formatted FAT32 with a limit of 2 gig per file. Your NLE should seem all of the pieces together.

Ned Soltz

Page 87 in the FS-100 manual describes the 2GB file size limit. As Ned mentioned though, your clips should seamlessly drop into the NLE timeline without dropping any frames.

Hope that helps,

Matt

FS-100 & Marshall V-R70P-HDA
 

I am using the Fs-100 with the marshall monitor, when I play back the clips I can only view the clips on the flipout lcd screen and the monitor goes blank.
Is there a way to view the clips from the fs-100 on the monitor?

Thanks Guys.

Hi Darryl,

This is a limitation of the HVX200 camcorder. It is not possible to view files played back from the FS-100 (or any other FireWire device) and view them back on an external monitor utilizing the analog output on the HVX200.

Hope that helps,

Matt

Thanks for the answer , Matt

FS-100 stops recording out of the blue.
 

I keep having a similar problem whenever I shoot long takes using a HVX
200 in the DVCPROHD MODE. After a couple of a minutes of continuous shooting the FS-100 stops recording. Why is it? Thanks for helping

Alexandre

Make sure you have the latest FS-100 firmware (version 2.0.0.04080806). You can check this by looking at the version number in the Setup menu. If you do and you are still having these issues, contact our support group...your unit may be fault. Support can be contacted at: http://www.focusinfo.com/support/contact.asp .

Matt

FS100 vs 16x9 vs Panny SPX800
 

I was toying around tonight with the Panny SPX800 (the bigger SD P2 cam) and the FS100.

I have it in DVCPRO50/P2 mode and I set the camera to 16x9, DVCPRO50, 24P mode.

I noticed that the FS100 P2 files were imported into Edius (SP 4.03) as 4x3 format. When I'm in a 16x9 timeline, I can fix it by changing the properties of the clip from 4x3 to 16x9 - so I guess it works out, but it costs time.

The same clips on the P2 card are recorded/displayed as 16x9.

If I view both in the Panny P2 viewer, the metadata says the P2 cards are in 16x9 aspect, and the FS100 P2 clips are 4x3. So I've got two identical sets of clips/data - one is recorded correctly in 16x9 format, and the other (FS100's) is in 4x3 for some reason.

It's all a bit confusing and frustrating. Is there anything that I can do in the settings (either FS100 or camera) to make the FS100 recognize/record the aspect correctly?

Thanks.

We will look into this now Shawn.

Thanks for your patience.

Matt

FS-100 Battery Charging Problems
 

My second FS-100 (First was returned under warrantee for charging problems) and the replacement unit Still will not charge the batteries - the standard or the extended life battery.
I have the external battery charger (damn good thing) and it has kept me going... but this is really a problem when given a short lead time and not being able to double charge both batteries ahead when shooting in remote areas. Matt are you out there, what's up with this..??
Rich Raney

Hi Rich,

Sounds like something is wrong with that unit...sorry about that. As I mentioned in my reply to your email, someone from support will be contacting you shortly (if they haven't already).

Thanks for your patience.

Matt

FS-100 battery charging problems
 

Matt, I talked with Joe at support. I returned thw unit last night and he's overnighting a new unit back to me... thanks very much for your help and follow-up... love your products..!! Let us know when the version 3 (native format) upgrade is available..!
Rich

Will do Rich.
Matt

Can the FS100 record an HDSDI input signal with a Panny Firewire deck in the middle?
 

Odd request, and yes an expensive scenario - but it may serve as a temporary real-world option if it works.

What if you had a Panny Varicam feeding a Panny 1200 (with HDSDI & Firewire options) or 1400 deck (HDSDI/Firewire included) via HDSDI cable...

Could you plug a focus FS100 into the Panny deck (6 pin firewire), and record that incoming HDSDI stream as an HD .MXF set of files? Would need to confirm if the audio would be passed as well, or if you'd have to feed the audio to the deck externally as well.

I've done something similar in SD, running an switcher into a Sony DV record deck, and putting a Focus SD DTE in the firewire port of that deck - works fine.

I know it's not the most ideal scenario - especially considering that the new 'baby' varicam (900) & the 2/3" HD P2 cam are just coming out. Point is - I'm working with folks that have the Varicams - and soon the decks. We may be looking for an added recording/backup/productivity option on certain ocassions.

So essentially - can you use a $25K deck to cross convert an HDSDI signal to a $2K DTE device (stick the deck in a rack and record it that way in the field). I would assume if it worked, it would only record the stream as 60p - no native 24/30p, flagged frames etc - just 24p over 60p.

Just throwing it out there to see if it's been done, or if it would work in theory, or not at all...

Thanks.

I have not tried this, but you can certainly play back a tape on a 1200A (I have a 1200A) or 1400 and record to FS-100 in MXF P2 format. It probably would be a good question to ask Panasonic...can you input an HD-SDI stream from a Varicam, record to tape and output a DVCPRO HD stream over 1394 simultaneously? Let us know what they say.

Matt

Matt - I did some more experimentation concerning this:

Edius SP 4.10 (latest update) - using a 4x3 timeline, so I'm looking for letterboxing with 16x9 formats.

Recording with the Panasonic SPX800, via firewire to the FS100 (latest update from last week), DV mode, 16x9:

Importing the following files recorded from the FS100 maintain 16x9 aspect on the Edius timeline:

Raw DV
P2 DV

Importing the following files recorded from the FS100 come in as 4x3 aspect (even though the camera feeds it 16x9) on the Edius timeline:

AVI Type 2 (what I usually record DV streams as & what I reported above)
Canopus AVI
Quicktime DV

So - some maintain 16x9 in Edius, some go to 4x3. If they go to 4x3, I have to change the properties. I don't know how to do this in a global fashion, so it's kind of a pain.

Not sure what the deal is, or what can be done. I typically stay 4x3 when recording DV, but that day may change soon enough.

* Also - I purchased the smaller version of the bigger 2/3" Panny P2 cam as well - the SPC700. Can I assume that the FS100 will work with it as well if I stick a firewire card in it? It's 4x3/16x9 at 60i. Any confirmed tests or concerns?

Hi Shawn,

The new 2.0.1 release of FS-100 fixes the DVCPRO 50 16:9 issue. The setting in the XML file was incorrect. I think that the DV25 file formats you mention do not currently support 16:9. Have you tried the P2 MXF DV/DVCPRO format?

We have not as yet tested the SPC700 with FS-100. I will check with our Panasonic contact.

Thanks,

Matt

Just wanted to see if you had heard back about the SPC-700? It has arrived and I'd like to stick a firewire card in it if the FS100 looks like it will work.

Thanks.

Hi Shawn,

Sorry for the delay, I am at DVExpo.

My Panasonic contact did say that FS-100 will work with the SPC700. You will be able to record from the cam and also playback and view the clips on the SPC700 LCD. Use these settings once the 1394 card has been added...

To control FS-100 for recording;
SYSTEM SETTING > OPTION MODE > 1394 CONTROL = BOTH

To play back the recorded clips from FS-100;
SYSTEM SETTING > SYSTEM MODE > REC SIGNAL = 1394
Note: this setting will be set to CAM (camera) as default when power cycle.

Matt

Best way to convert FS-100 DVCPROHD Raw to P2 file format for FCP. Help?
 

Hi,
I have a customer who has accidentaly recorded a travel show (with an FS-100)DVCPROHD in RAW not the P2 setting. He should have recorded in P2 as post is FCP/MAC. Now he is trying to import into Final Cut Pro and the raw clips (of course) not working/importing.
Does anyone know what the simplest solution would be? I don't think this is something that can be converted in quicktime pro, but I'm not sure? (I'm only familiar with RAW DV for standard def as it's an .avi and can be converted in QTpro). Is raw in DVCPRO HD also .avi or
Otherwise is the only other solution to play out to a 1200/1400 deck...record DVCPROHD and then re-capture those clips in FCP?
Obviously he would like to avoid renting a deck.
Thanks for any help. I'm supposed to find an answer for him:-)
Cheers,

Brian

I think I answered this on another forum...but here was my reply...

There is not a stand alone application that will convert FS-100 DVCPRO HD RawDV files to P2 files. I would recommend either dubbing the clips to a P2 card or dubbing to a deck and then ingesting to the NLE.

Hi Matt,
Thanks for your prompt reply. Appreciate it!
I believe we've actually met at NAB...not that you'd remember!
I've passed on the information to my customer.
Regards,


Brian Broz

Matt? FS100 vs. new Panasonic P2 HD cam - AJ-HPX2000
 

It looks like this little guy is about to come out and start shipping soon enough:

http://catalog2.panasonic.com/webapp...del=AJ-HPX2000

I've been saving a couple of pennies here and there and look forward to its arrival soon.

It looks like the FS100 will be jiving with it, via firwire, much like the HVX200 and/or my SPX800.

Just wondering if there's any thought to the compatibility with the coming capability of the AVC Intra50/Intra100 codec options? Would/could the FS100 work/record the data stream if you're in an Intra50/Intra100 mode on the camera, or will it ever and only record DVCPROHD 100?

Good problems to have - just want to see what may be on the horizon, even if it's a flat-out 'no', or just a 'maybe'.

Any thoughts Matt?

Thanks.

Matt? FS100 vs. new Panasonic P2 HD cam - AJ-HPX2000
 

It looks like this little guy is about to come out and start shipping soon enough:

http://catalog2.panasonic.com/webapp...del=AJ-HPX2000

I've been saving a couple of pennies here and there and look forward to its arrival soon.

It looks like the FS100 will be jiving with it, via firwire, much like the HVX200 and/or my SPX800.

Just wondering if there's any thought to the compatibility with the coming capability of the AVC Intra50/Intra100 codec options? Would/could the FS100 work/record the data stream if you're in an Intra50/Intra100 mode on the camera, or will it ever and only record DVCPROHD 100?

Good problems to have - just want to see what may be on the horizon, even if it's a flat-out 'no', or just a 'maybe'.

Any thoughts Matt?

Thanks.

Hi Shawn,

We have started looking at the AVC Intra format. Right now there is no concrete plans and we have not used the camera yet. So, at this point, I cannot really comment on this until we know more. Sorry.

Matt

Good question. I am also expecting this camera...

FS-100 in hot climates and the update?
 

I will be leaving in Mid-February to Kenya, and I am planning on bringing my HVX to shoot some footage on some of the work I'll be doing there. I'm thinking of purchasing the FS-100 before I go, to make the run and gun process more fluid than using P2's. I just want any advice about what accessories to buy, and whether the Firestore would be able to function properly in extreme temperates in the 100's. In addition, the client is very interested in shooting with the Overcrank feature. Will the update be out before the 14 of feb? and I heard there is a possible work around w/ shooting 60p and somehow importing it into FCP at 24fps, is there any truth to that?

Hi,

FS-100 is designed to be operated in conditions up to 35 degrees C. You may have to investigate some additional cooling options (fans?) in order to use in higher temperatures. There is a white paper on the Focus support site that details FCP workflow and covers over/under crank operation... http://www.focusinfo.com/dynassets/d...usFCPPaper.pdf

Hope that helps,

Matt

Brand New FS-100: No Disk Detected
 

Of course it's Sunday and my brand new FS-100 has stopped working.
The manual says to call Focus if you get the no hdd detected warning.
Is there a way to get the hdd back?

Either something came loose inside or the hard drive possibly died. It's an easy fix, but if you open it up, Focus won't cover it under warranty, so you'll probably have to send it in. What size hard drive are you using? Do you have video on there that you need to get off?

Hi Kit,

No, no footage on it thankfully. The funny thing is that it's only a day or so
old and I was just running FCP tests. I had just recorded 2 tests, and everything was fine. I followed the instructions meticulously, and made
sure I did not deviate from anything. Then when I hooked it back up to the
HVX, powered it up, I had nothing. No HDD found. Of course I leave at 6:00
am tomorrow morning supposedly with the Fs-100. Any other ideas? Thanks!