Tape and Card Sync at DVinfo.net

Robert Dee · March 27th, 2009, 05:50 AM

Hi,

Apologies if the answers are already here - I did a search and couldn't find anything.

We've just bought 2 Z5s and one of the main reasons was so we could shoot simultaneously on card and tape, with the tape acting as an archival back up. The problem is, when we capture the footage from tape and from card, it does not capture frame accurate to both. Is there a way around this or is it unavoidable? Ideally, we would have an identical (frame accurate) copies on both card and tape.

Thanks.

Greg Laves · March 27th, 2009, 07:30 PM

The tape transport and the CF recorder do not start or stop recording at the same time and as far as I know, there is no way to make it work that way. Kind of irritating, for sure.

Stelios Christofides · March 28th, 2009, 04:48 PM

Yes but I don't really see the point why they should be synchronised. You either use tape or CF when you edit.

Stelios

Steve Montoto · March 29th, 2009, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stelios Christofides

Yes but I don't really see the point why they should be synchronised. You either use tape or CF when you edit.

Stelios

/agree

If you are just using tape for archival then it really doesn't matter if they are in sync.

Dave Archibold · April 15th, 2009, 05:46 AM

Hi
As default the card recorder is set to follow the tape so it will work with older camcorders such as the PD150 etc. This gives a slight delay on the card reader. The unit can be set to stop start with the record button giving full syncro with the tape, I have a full PDF from Sony showing the different configurations. If you would like a copy of the PDF email me at dave.archibold@camerakit.ie

Stelios Christofides · April 15th, 2009, 11:28 AM

You can download the manual from here:

Sony : HVR-Z5E (HVRZ5E) : Manuals : United Kingdom

Stelios

March 27th, 2009, 05:50 AM	#1
Robert Dee Tourist Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brighton, United Kingdom Posts: 4	Tape and Card Sync Hi, Apologies if the answers are already here - I did a search and couldn't find anything. We've just bought 2 Z5s and one of the main reasons was so we could shoot simultaneously on card and tape, with the tape acting as an archival back up. The problem is, when we capture the footage from tape and from card, it does not capture frame accurate to both. Is there a way around this or is it unavoidable? Ideally, we would have an identical (frame accurate) copies on both card and tape. Thanks.

March 28th, 2009, 04:48 PM	#3
Stelios Christofides Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nicosia, CYPRUS Posts: 1,080	Yes but I don't really see the point why they should be synchronised. You either use tape or CF when you edit. Stelios __________________ My Blog: http://steliosc.blogspot.com "I hope for nothing, I fear nothing, I am free" Nikos Kazantzakis

April 15th, 2009, 05:46 AM	#5
Dave Archibold Tourist Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1	Sony CF Card Recorder Hi As default the card recorder is set to follow the tape so it will work with older camcorders such as the PD150 etc. This gives a slight delay on the card reader. The unit can be set to stop start with the record button giving full syncro with the tape, I have a full PDF from Sony showing the different configurations. If you would like a copy of the PDF email me at dave.archibold@camerakit.ie

April 15th, 2009, 11:28 AM	#6
Stelios Christofides Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nicosia, CYPRUS Posts: 1,080	You can download the manual from here: Sony : HVR-Z5E (HVRZ5E) : Manuals : United Kingdom Stelios __________________ My Blog: http://steliosc.blogspot.com "I hope for nothing, I fear nothing, I am free" Nikos Kazantzakis

March 27th, 2009, 07:30 PM	#2
Greg Laves Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 640	The tape transport and the CF recorder do not start or stop recording at the same time and as far as I know, there is no way to make it work that way. Kind of irritating, for sure.