How much tape is Left? at DVinfo.net

Kevin Carter · October 14th, 2007, 04:54 PM

I'm on HDR HC3.
Is there an easy way to know how much tape you have left?

Unfortunately, looking at the tape is tough as it's so dark in the window.

Yesterday, I saw a small rectangle on bottom of display with - and + sign, but was not sure what that was for. thanks.

Chris Hull · October 15th, 2007, 06:44 AM

i find mini dv tapes are around 1 hour 2 minutes 20 to 25 seconds usualy,the viewfinder tells what tape has been used unless there is a unrecorded break in it.

Boyd Ostroff · October 15th, 2007, 07:21 AM

I believe most Sony cameras have a menu option that controls whether the time remaining is displayed. Sorry, it's not something I've used but have noticed a "time remaining" item on the menu. If you try to play a tape past the recorded section the timecode display should change to a number which represents how many minutes into the tape you are, so that should be one way to answer your question. Just fast forward past the end of what you've recorded.

As you get near the end of the tape (perhaps around 57 minutes?) you should also get a flashing tape icon in the viewfinder.

Stu Holmes · October 15th, 2007, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin Carter

I'm on HDR HC3.
Is there an easy way to know how much tape you have left?

It should simply show you this information in the LCD screen at top right corner, just below the time elapsed. If it doesnt, then thats the first sony cam i know of that doesnt do that..

Adam Gold · October 15th, 2007, 11:59 AM

Of course it's right there. Hard to miss it, in fact. But if the REMAINING setting is in auto mode, it only shows up when you switch the camera on or press pause / play for a few seconds. Set it to ON.

Page 69 of your manual.

Kevin Carter · October 15th, 2007, 07:25 PM

Thanks guys!

October 14th, 2007, 04:54 PM	#1
Kevin Carter Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: los angeles, CA Posts: 235	How much tape is Left? I'm on HDR HC3. Is there an easy way to know how much tape you have left? Unfortunately, looking at the tape is tough as it's so dark in the window. Yesterday, I saw a small rectangle on bottom of display with - and + sign, but was not sure what that was for. thanks.

October 15th, 2007, 06:44 AM	#2
Chris Hull Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: yeovil uk Posts: 72	i find mini dv tapes are around 1 hour 2 minutes 20 to 25 seconds usualy,the viewfinder tells what tape has been used unless there is a unrecorded break in it.

October 15th, 2007, 07:21 AM	#3
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	I believe most Sony cameras have a menu option that controls whether the time remaining is displayed. Sorry, it's not something I've used but have noticed a "time remaining" item on the menu. If you try to play a tape past the recorded section the timecode display should change to a number which represents how many minutes into the tape you are, so that should be one way to answer your question. Just fast forward past the end of what you've recorded. As you get near the end of the tape (perhaps around 57 minutes?) you should also get a flashing tape icon in the viewfinder.

October 15th, 2007, 11:59 AM	#5
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	Of course it's right there. Hard to miss it, in fact. But if the REMAINING setting is in auto mode, it only shows up when you switch the camera on or press pause / play for a few seconds. Set it to ON. Page 69 of your manual.

October 15th, 2007, 07:25 PM	#6
Kevin Carter Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: los angeles, CA Posts: 235	Thanks guys!