View Full Version : Timecode drift with 2 A-1s


David Morgan
April 17th, 2008, 05:02 PM
Anyone have experience with the following:
sync free-run TC on two A-1s with remote control unit. How long can I expect to remain frame accurate? Need at least 3 hours.

Allan Black
April 17th, 2008, 05:22 PM
I understand HD storage will be closer than new tapes which can only be 83mins at SP. Cheers.

Pete Bauer
April 17th, 2008, 06:11 PM
Probably wouldn't be more than a few frames off after three hours of recording, but doubtful two cameras would still be exactly on:
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showpost.php?p=537168&postcount=43
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=93198

Note that although my test was with two XL H1 cameras, it should apply to the XH cameras as well since they share a lot of internal electronics.

David Morgan
April 17th, 2008, 08:16 PM
Thx Pete,
Sadly, that answers my question. Still not buying to "G" series though!