HV30 Free-run Time Code
Hi all,
I'm planning to buy a HV30 as a B-roll to a XH-A1 but only if it records Free-run Time Code which is essential to me. Can some HV30 owner confirm this to me? Thanks |
I don't think so. I don't recollect that option in any of the menus.
You might want to download the HV30 manual from the Canon Web site. That should give you a definitive answer. EDIT: I just gave the manual a quick look and I didn't see anything on the subject so I suspect it is not possible. Unfortunate since there are situations where I could use this too. I just don't think you're going to find this on cameras at this level. Typical users at this level wouldn't know what a free-run timecode was, let alone what to do with it. |
"I just don't think you're going to find this on cameras at this level. Typical users at this level wouldn't know what a free-run timecode was, let alone what to do with it."
I'm one of the happy campers who have been digitally shooting videos for 5 years now without knowing anything about what you're talking about. What is it and why is it so important when shooting with two camcorders. I might be shooting some events where I will use a second cam. Do I have to have it? |
Well, at least one way to use it is as time of day time code. Set the time code to the current time and you'll be able to use your watch to log things on the fly as you record.
For example, recording a press conference or trial, the camera records time of day time code and the reporter picks sound bites as the proceeding proceeds. |
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You don't actually have to have it. As Andy said, you can use the cameras' clocks to get close. Just make sure you synchronize those clocks. |
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