Capturing into FCP 4.5 with a cheap deck, having problems. at DVinfo.net
DV Info Net

Go Back   DV Info Net > Apple / Mac Post Production Solutions > Final Cut Suite

Final Cut Suite
Discussing the editing of all formats with FCS, FCP, FCE

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old May 4th, 2006, 11:58 PM   #1
Regular Crew
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 25
Capturing into FCP 4.5 with a cheap deck, having problems.

I recently bought a Canon ZR500 to use as a deck to interface with my Mac and FCP 4.5. I have been using my Canon XL-1, but am trying to save wear and tear on my primary camera. The ZR500 has Firewire in and out, but FCP will not recognize it. 1. Am I doing something wrong? 2. Is it just too cheap to use as a capture deck? 3. If so, are there any other inexpensive cameras with FireWire (under $500) out there that will give me a deck that will help me capture video into FCP?
Paul Fletcher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old May 5th, 2006, 10:19 AM   #2
Trustee
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Healdsburg, California
Posts: 1,138
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul Fletcher
I recently bought a Canon ZR500 to use as a deck to interface with my Mac and FCP 4.5. I have been using my Canon XL-1, but am trying to save wear and tear on my primary camera. The ZR500 has Firewire in and out, but FCP will not recognize it. 1. Am I doing something wrong? 2. Is it just too cheap to use as a capture deck? 3. If so, are there any other inexpensive cameras with FireWire (under $500) out there that will give me a deck that will help me capture video into FCP?

I've never had a problem with the connections and recognition with any of the Canon cameras I have used, including lower end ones such as the ZR line, except for when I was trying a few cameras while still running Jaguar. Every one of the cameras in the Canon line that I was not able to use while under Jaguar, were suddently recognized and compatible as soon as I upgraded my OS....go figure.

Anyway, first, I would recommend you fire up iMovie and see if your Canon is recognized with that app. (There are less factors that can go wrong with settings in iMovie). If it is recognized, then perhaps there is just something screwy about the capture settings in FCP. If it is not recognized in iMovie, then perhaps there is a problem with either the firewire cable, or the the firewire port on either your camera or your Mac.

If all is working well, the ZR camera should work fine as a capture deck. The data is just 1's and 0's, so unless something is wrong with the camera itself, it should be adequate for capturing your footage into the Mac.

Good luck.
-Jon
__________________
"Are we to go on record, sir, with our assertion that the 'pink hearts, yellow moons, orange stars, and green clovers' are, in point of fact', magically delicious?"
- Walter Hollarhan before the House Subcommittee on Integrity in Advertising - May, 1974
Jonathan Jones is offline   Reply With Quote
Old May 6th, 2006, 05:13 PM   #3
Regular Crew
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 25
FWIW I am running Panther and I will definitely try that. Thank you for your response. I'll be sure to let you know how it goes. :-)
Paul Fletcher is offline   Reply
Reply

DV Info Net refers all where-to-buy and where-to-rent questions exclusively to these trusted full line dealers and rental houses...

B&H Photo Video
(866) 521-7381
New York, NY USA

Scan Computers Int. Ltd.
+44 0871-472-4747
Bolton, Lancashire UK


DV Info Net also encourages you to support local businesses and buy from an authorized dealer in your neighborhood.
  You are here: DV Info Net > Apple / Mac Post Production Solutions > Final Cut Suite

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

 



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 04:01 AM.


DV Info Net -- Real Names, Real People, Real Info!
1998-2024 The Digital Video Information Network