F3 start/stop flag at DVinfo.net

Ron Aerts · June 5th, 2012, 04:25 AM

Is there a recording start/stop flag embedded in the SDI signal of the F3?
My problem is that using a remote start from the focuspuller starts the camera but the external recorder is not. Using (last) TC is not an option for me because the filmcamera is synced to the audiorecording. So the cam is on 'free run' to maintain sync with the audio.
The BM hypershuttle has this functionality, however it doesn't work with the F3. (could be a BM thing ;-)

Paul Ream · June 5th, 2012, 06:02 AM

Yes the F3 sends it's own start/stop trigger down SDI. However, the menu function to turn it on isn't immediately obvious:
"Video Set - SDI Rec Control - HD SDI Remote I/F"
This works fine on my PIX240 with free-run timecode although I believe the recorder firmware had to be updated before it recognised the particular format of the Sony trigger. I abviously had to enable it on the recorder as well. Shame all the different manufacturers can't get in sync with this!

Doug Jensen · June 5th, 2012, 06:29 AM

The trigger also works very well with my Samurai.

Chris Medico · June 5th, 2012, 06:46 AM

Also works with my PIX. Once its turned on in the menu that is.

Ron Aerts · June 6th, 2012, 10:12 AM

Well, it doesnt work with the BM hypershuttle 2...
:-(
I also tried starting the F3 with a remote trigger

June 5th, 2012, 04:25 AM	#1
Ron Aerts Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Drachten, Netherlands Posts: 179	F3 start/stop flag Is there a recording start/stop flag embedded in the SDI signal of the F3? My problem is that using a remote start from the focuspuller starts the camera but the external recorder is not. Using (last) TC is not an option for me because the filmcamera is synced to the audiorecording. So the cam is on 'free run' to maintain sync with the audio. The BM hypershuttle has this functionality, however it doesn't work with the F3. (could be a BM thing ;-)

June 5th, 2012, 06:02 AM	#2
Paul Ream Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dorset UK Posts: 65	Re: F3 start/stop flag Yes the F3 sends it's own start/stop trigger down SDI. However, the menu function to turn it on isn't immediately obvious: "Video Set - SDI Rec Control - HD SDI Remote I/F" This works fine on my PIX240 with free-run timecode although I believe the recorder firmware had to be updated before it recognised the particular format of the Sony trigger. I abviously had to enable it on the recorder as well. Shame all the different manufacturers can't get in sync with this!

June 5th, 2012, 06:29 AM	#3
Doug Jensen Vortex Media Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,450	Re: F3 start/stop flag The trigger also works very well with my Samurai. __________________ Vortex Media http://www.vortexmedia.com/ Sony FS7, F55, and XDCAM training videos, field guides, and other production tools

June 5th, 2012, 06:46 AM	#4
Chris Medico Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Efland NC, USA Posts: 2,322	Re: F3 start/stop flag Also works with my PIX. Once its turned on in the menu that is. __________________ http://www.LandYachtMedia.com

June 6th, 2012, 10:12 AM	#5
Ron Aerts Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Drachten, Netherlands Posts: 179	Re: F3 start/stop flag Well, it doesnt work with the BM hypershuttle 2... :-( I also tried starting the F3 with a remote trigger