Getting TC out of F3 at DVinfo.net

Ron Aerts · February 19th, 2012, 06:28 AM

First time I needed this but I can't find out why it doesn't work. I want the NF to be triggerd by last TC. I have all the parameters right I think. It seems that there is no TC embedded from the SDI HD out of my F3 cam. I have it on rec run TC. I had it working on an EX3. Am I missing something?

Dan Keaton · February 19th, 2012, 08:09 AM

Dear Ron,

Please check the nanoFlash's Timecode setting.

System|Timecode|Source must be embedded, unless you are using one of our Timecode Input cables which allows LTC timecode to be input into the nanoFlash.

It is very easy to see if you are getting timecode from your F3. Check check our timecode display at the top left of our LCD.

If this setting is set to Internal, or LTC, then the trigger on incrementing timecode will not work.

Ron Aerts · February 19th, 2012, 10:50 AM

Wow, quick response! That probably is it. I'll continue the job in a few hours not to worry anymore double hitting recordbuttons on a steadicamrig.
Specially the directors reviews won't affect the main recording while playing from SxS
Thanks a lot. Appreciated.

Dave Sperling · February 19th, 2012, 11:46 AM

Ron,
You might also try using the NanoFlash to play back takes as well -- I've found it really convenient to work that way since I can be using the camera to prepare/ move to/ rehearse the next setup while the clients are requesting 'one more playback' of some previous take.

February 19th, 2012, 06:28 AM	#1
Ron Aerts Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Drachten, Netherlands Posts: 179	Getting TC out of F3 First time I needed this but I can't find out why it doesn't work. I want the NF to be triggerd by last TC. I have all the parameters right I think. It seems that there is no TC embedded from the SDI HD out of my F3 cam. I have it on rec run TC. I had it working on an EX3. Am I missing something?

February 19th, 2012, 08:09 AM	#2
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Re: Getting TC out of F3 Dear Ron, Please check the nanoFlash's Timecode setting. System\|Timecode\|Source must be embedded, unless you are using one of our Timecode Input cables which allows LTC timecode to be input into the nanoFlash. It is very easy to see if you are getting timecode from your F3. Check check our timecode display at the top left of our LCD. If this setting is set to Internal, or LTC, then the trigger on incrementing timecode will not work. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

February 19th, 2012, 10:50 AM	#3
Ron Aerts Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Drachten, Netherlands Posts: 179	Re: Getting TC out of F3 Wow, quick response! That probably is it. I'll continue the job in a few hours not to worry anymore double hitting recordbuttons on a steadicamrig. Specially the directors reviews won't affect the main recording while playing from SxS Thanks a lot. Appreciated.

February 19th, 2012, 11:46 AM	#4
Dave Sperling Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tinton Falls, NJ Posts: 780	Re: Getting TC out of F3 Ron, You might also try using the NanoFlash to play back takes as well -- I've found it really convenient to work that way since I can be using the camera to prepare/ move to/ rehearse the next setup while the clients are requesting 'one more playback' of some previous take.