FX1 standby / rec at DVinfo.net

Allan Sealey · November 3rd, 2006, 12:33 AM

Hi, I'm a newy to this forum and also as an FX1 owner, I am enjoying both.
I have a question re stby and rec. When I push rec from stby, stby sometimes flashes once or twice before it records, which is great, but other times stby flashes up to 15 times before the rec comes on. I spoke to Sony, they said this is normal, but if it flashes for a minute it will ned to be services, the guy seemed unsure. How quick should stby to rec be?
Easy to miss the shot. Thanks

Dan Robinson · November 3rd, 2006, 02:46 AM

This is normal for the FX1 (and a few other HDV cams if I'm not mistaken). It usually happens if you have left the camera on standby for an extended time, or have rapidly stopped and restarted recording. The HDV tape transport just takes more time to 'wake up'.

And yes, this is a significant problem when action is happening fast - in which case you just have to keep rolling and not stop recording. It uses up more tape, but ensures you don't miss a shot that comes up suddenly.

John M. Graham · November 3rd, 2006, 06:31 AM

Yeah, that's one major drawback about the FX1 compared to the VX2100 which I used to own - the long standby period. I'm not sure why it takes so much longer...

Dan Measel · November 3rd, 2006, 08:32 AM

This is one of the reasons I am going to replace my FX1. That delay is just a little annoying for filmmaking but I also use the camera for home movies and frequently if you wait for 20 seconds to REC you missed the shot.

One other thing to watch out for is the autofocus. At least on my FX1 it's terrible. Again more of a problem with home movies when you don't want to spend a lot of time setting up the shot.

Allan Sealey · November 3rd, 2006, 09:12 AM

Thanks everyone. The slow (rec) is annoying, perhaps Sony will do a fix, perhaps not. Will live with it and work around it. But love the camera
Allan

November 3rd, 2006, 12:33 AM	#1
Allan Sealey New Boot Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Perth West Australia Posts: 11	FX1 standby / rec Hi, I'm a newy to this forum and also as an FX1 owner, I am enjoying both. I have a question re stby and rec. When I push rec from stby, stby sometimes flashes once or twice before it records, which is great, but other times stby flashes up to 15 times before the rec comes on. I spoke to Sony, they said this is normal, but if it flashes for a minute it will ned to be services, the guy seemed unsure. How quick should stby to rec be? Easy to miss the shot. Thanks

November 3rd, 2006, 02:46 AM	#2
Dan Robinson Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Charleston, West Virginia Posts: 131	This is normal for the FX1 (and a few other HDV cams if I'm not mistaken). It usually happens if you have left the camera on standby for an extended time, or have rapidly stopped and restarted recording. The HDV tape transport just takes more time to 'wake up'. And yes, this is a significant problem when action is happening fast - in which case you just have to keep rolling and not stop recording. It uses up more tape, but ensures you don't miss a shot that comes up suddenly.

November 3rd, 2006, 06:31 AM	#3
John M. Graham Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 83	Yeah, that's one major drawback about the FX1 compared to the VX2100 which I used to own - the long standby period. I'm not sure why it takes so much longer...

November 3rd, 2006, 08:32 AM	#4
Dan Measel Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 196	This is one of the reasons I am going to replace my FX1. That delay is just a little annoying for filmmaking but I also use the camera for home movies and frequently if you wait for 20 seconds to REC you missed the shot. One other thing to watch out for is the autofocus. At least on my FX1 it's terrible. Again more of a problem with home movies when you don't want to spend a lot of time setting up the shot.

November 3rd, 2006, 09:12 AM	#5
Allan Sealey New Boot Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Perth West Australia Posts: 11	Thanks everyone. The slow (rec) is annoying, perhaps Sony will do a fix, perhaps not. Will live with it and work around it. But love the camera Allan