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It's limited use for me too, as I shoot mostly wildlife. But when using the kitchen as a blind, or a blind in the garden, or small creatures on a set, I have had the luxury of recording direct to the laptop. And being able to focus via the bigger screen is wonderful. Anywhere else, and I'm recording only to tape. But I can't help feeling that when I'm in dusty environments, using equipment that doesn't have any more moving parts than absolutely necessary is a good thing. Hence I'm following this thread with interest.
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So far, a tapeless camera seems the way to go. Just sticking the SDHC card in the card reader gets stuff on the HD and timeline really quick, literally in a couple minutes, then put the SDHC card back in the camera. I really like the A1s and I hope the next ones are tapeless. It's possible a tapeless XH-A1 will be out in the next year I would think.
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I thought the CF recorder does save m2t files...?? Did I remember that wrong?
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I really wish Canon would release a CF or SD recording unit that integrates with the XH series, maybe at the $600-800 price point. They'd sell by the boatload and offer Canon the benefit of retaining a couple of customers that might have jumped brands otherwise.
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Anything new happening with this thing? Anxious to move into tapeless workflow..lol.
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In the states you can get if from b&h.
In canada you can get it from vistek. $850 at b&H: Sony | HVR-MRC1 MEMORY RECORDING UNIT | HVR-MRC1 | B&H Photo |
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Hi Evan. I use Vegas and Edius, and they both accept m2t files directly. Are you saying the CF recorder files need a conversion to make them m2t, or that other NLEs don't accept m2t files? I'd appreciate it if you could clarify that please.
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In vegas and edius you obviously don't even need a plugin which is pretty sweet. |
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Hi Evan. That's great, thanks for the clarification!
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Hi, is there a way to attach this unit on the rear bracket of an XLH1 ?
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Struggling with the HVR-MRC1K and XH-A1
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I bought the HVR-MRC1K in the Netherlands and trying to get the rec-button synct. I can't get it to work. When I connect the Firewire cable to the camera, the recorder thinks, It's connected to a computer (You see in the screen CF---Computer). - I changed menu : 'settings-camlink select' to 'follow' and 'synchro', - I tried with CamLink on and off - I tried normal camera-settings M, Auto, and Ext . Control... The only way It seems to work a bit is if : - I set the camera to M - Set Cam Link (button) : ON - Set menu : setttings-camlink select' to 'synchro' - Connect Fire Wire - Go to menu and choose DV-PAL (I do'n't use HDV) Then, When I push the record button on the camera, I see a red light on the recorder and a attemp to start. I have the feeling I m nearby.. Anybody have experiences ?? Rgds, Daan |
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Daan in the XH-A1's menu go "System Setup --> DV Control ON" then the recorder will not see the A1 as a computer
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Daan,
When you get the unit up and running could you please try simultaneously shooting HDV to tape and SD to CF, to see if there are any problems. I would also love to know if the record to 14 second cache works. Thanks Bob |
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