Ninja 2 record function from NX5U ?

[Michael Johnston]

I have not used the Ninja 2 but after reading the specs it appears you should be able to trigger the start/stop using timecode through HDMI if the cameras timecode is set to record run. I’d have to have a Ninja 2 in front of me to figure it out.

[Luc Novovitch]

Thanks Michael.
“timecode through HDMI if the cameras timecode is set to record run” didn’t work.
The NX5U can’t trigger the Ninja 2 unlike, for example, the FS100. It seems that flags in ancillary data from HDMI or SDI are necessary. And the Ninja 2 doesn’t have an SDI connection. Choosing Timecode and Record Run allows to start recording directly from the Ninja 2. But it doesn’t trigger the recording on the NX5U. I have to also start the recording on the camera. If I don’t, The Ninja 2 records, but I don’t have a backup on SD cards or on my FMU.

L.
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[Michael Johnston]

Since the NX5 was the first camera in the NXCAM line, it makes sense that Sony didn’t think to set up the HDMI output for professional applications, especially since it has SDI.