[Brad Jordan]

Thanks for the response. However, I’ve been capturing DV tapes 30-60 minutes long for nearly 7 years with no time code problems or sync issues.

[Brad Jordan]

Just finished capturing one of the clips mentioned above. The capture window indicated an incorrect duration and the browser indicated the correct duration. When the capture was done, the browser duration of the clip remained the same and correct.

I can’t figure this to be anything I did. All my settings indicate I am using Drop Frame TC so that does not appear to be the issue. Not a significant issue, but disconcerting when in the middle of a large project and making me wonder if there is something wrong. I’d prefer the durations in the browser and capture window match.

I’ll send this to Apple via feedback.

[Brad Jordan]

I use it as my main wireless mic for weddings. You can use various incarnations of AT branded mics. I also think there is a Sony for the interface. Mine has been flawless. I’ve never dropped audio. I’ve also been fortunate not to have to seek a different frequency due to conflicting frequencies. But, it’s very good to have ability to switch frequencies as necessary.

Just make sure the 9 volt battery leads aren’t pushed back too far. If they get that way, the battery can lose contact. Just bend them back up.

[Brad Jordan]

Mark,

Sorry for the misunderstanding. I started using Canon for HDV recently after using Sony for nearly 7 years and quickly forgot that you can have the battery installed and AC simultaneously. Not so with the Canon which requires me to use their proprietary AC connection which goes in the battery well and keeps the battery from being used. I’ve yet to order the dual charger/AC adapter so I can go back to the simultaneous AC/battery.

No offense meant by my comment. Just misunderstood your suggestion given my current cameras. Brain fart…please excuse.

[Brad Jordan]

Good that you are thinking these things through in advance. Some advice from what I’ve learned:

1) Don’t be shy about asking how long the ceremony is expected to go. The wedding director should have a good estimate.
2) NEVER, NEVER, NEVER use LP for critical footage. I did ONCE for an unmanned camera (unmanned because the church wouldn’t let me be anywhere near the front and they made me start it 30 minutes before the hour long ceremony so I wouldn’t be up there). The footage would only play on that camera and even then I had some artifacts/drop outs. This on a VX-2000. I have since adopted a way to utilize my remote if this ever happens again so I can start the camera later.
3) I can see where some may be hesitant on using the 83 minute tapes, but I find them invaluable in situation such as this and have never had a problem with the Panny’s.
4) Your idea of planning your tape changes as certain time intervals is good.
5) I’d be afraid of going solely on A/C power as suggested without some battery back up or UPS. I’ve experienced the church’s power going off and on during a ceremony. If you’re soley on A/C, your camera is going to stop.

Hope this helps.
Brad

[Brad Jordan]

10 days from shipping them to the Cross Grade address in IN.

As a precaution, I backed up my install disks. Took some time, but well worth the insurance.

Hope that helps.

[Brad Jordan]

Scott,

You can back them up, but you’ll need to do it on a dual layer disk for DVDSP and Motion as both of these install disks are nearly 7GB large. I backed mine up that way using Dragon Burn and then sent off my disks (insured also – I’m paranoid about having backups).

Brad