F355 w/ DTE Recorders at DVinfo.net

Jeremy Borton · January 21st, 2010, 01:49 PM

Has anyone used the F355 with a DTE Recorder? How well does it work? I shoot large events and recently got an F355 but want to use a DTE Recorder with it so I can start editing at the airport and won't have to bring a deck with me.

I mostly shoot SD because I have to match most of my footage with powerpoint slides.

Any suggestions for a good DTE would be great as well. I was thinking about the FS-CV100

Thanks,
-Jeremy

Steve Phillipps · January 21st, 2010, 02:00 PM

One thing I discussed with the Convergent Design folks was the question of what would come out of the HDSDI when set to overcranking. The concensus seemed to be that it would just be 25P.
Steve

Doug Jensen · January 21st, 2010, 05:32 PM

One solution is to connect to the F355 at the end of the day via FAM, offload all the proxy files (takes a minute or two) and then start doing your rough cut in the airport. Later, you can import the full res clips and replace the proxies on your timeline.
Ultimately, I think this workflow would be faster, easier, and require no extra gear to drag around on your trip.

If you record to a DTE, then you're going to have whole other set of files what will have to be archived, backed-up etc.

Just an idea.

Alister Chapman · January 22nd, 2010, 04:10 PM

A NanoFlash would be a nice option. Set the camera to output SD and the NanoFlash will record very high quality MPeg2 onto compact flash cards. Plug the cards into the computer with a cheap CF to USB adapter and away you go.

The beauty of the NanoFlash is that it can also do very high quality HD. Even if you don't take advantage of that now it may be invaluable in the future.

You could also use a Sony MRC1K compact flash recorder with the camera in DV mode or HDV mode.

January 21st, 2010, 01:49 PM	#1
Jeremy Borton New Boot Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Detroit, Mi USA Posts: 12	F355 w/ DTE Recorders Has anyone used the F355 with a DTE Recorder? How well does it work? I shoot large events and recently got an F355 but want to use a DTE Recorder with it so I can start editing at the airport and won't have to bring a deck with me. I mostly shoot SD because I have to match most of my footage with powerpoint slides. Any suggestions for a good DTE would be great as well. I was thinking about the FS-CV100 Thanks, -Jeremy

January 21st, 2010, 05:32 PM	#3
Doug Jensen Vortex Media Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,442	One solution is to connect to the F355 at the end of the day via FAM, offload all the proxy files (takes a minute or two) and then start doing your rough cut in the airport. Later, you can import the full res clips and replace the proxies on your timeline. Ultimately, I think this workflow would be faster, easier, and require no extra gear to drag around on your trip. If you record to a DTE, then you're going to have whole other set of files what will have to be archived, backed-up etc. Just an idea. __________________ Vortex Media http://www.vortexmedia.com/ Sony FS7, F55, and XDCAM training videos, field guides, and other production tools

January 22nd, 2010, 04:10 PM	#4
Alister Chapman Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK Posts: 4,957	A NanoFlash would be a nice option. Set the camera to output SD and the NanoFlash will record very high quality MPeg2 onto compact flash cards. Plug the cards into the computer with a cheap CF to USB adapter and away you go. The beauty of the NanoFlash is that it can also do very high quality HD. Even if you don't take advantage of that now it may be invaluable in the future. You could also use a Sony MRC1K compact flash recorder with the camera in DV mode or HDV mode. __________________ Alister Chapman, Film-Maker/Stormchaser http://www.xdcam-user.com/alisters-blog/ My XDCAM site and blog. http://www.hurricane-rig.com

January 21st, 2010, 02:00 PM	#2
Steve Phillipps Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 2,130	One thing I discussed with the Convergent Design folks was the question of what would come out of the HDSDI when set to overcranking. The concensus seemed to be that it would just be 25P. Steve