FX1000 and MRC1 at DVinfo.net

Barron Thompson · January 23rd, 2009, 03:00 PM

There's a handy spot for the MRC1 on the Z5U but how does it "attach" to the FX1000?

Ken Ross · January 23rd, 2009, 06:48 PM

There's an adapter plate & shoe mount.

Rod Bourne · January 23rd, 2009, 07:15 PM

I understand that the MRC-1k, attached to a Z-5 will record simultaneously (start-start) with the tape. Will it do the same with the FX-1000. Does anyone have any experiance with the MRC-1 and FX-1000 combo?

Also can the data on the SD card be played (previewed) back into the Z-5 or FX-1000?

Barron Thompson · January 24th, 2009, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rod Bourne

I understand that the MRC-1k, attached to a Z-5 will record simultaneously (start-start) with the tape. Will it do the same with the FX-1000.

Also can the data on the SD card be played (previewed) back into the Z-5 or FX-1000?

Here's an informative link:
Sony Product Detail Page - HVRMRC1K

Yes, the cold shoe adapter that comes with the unit secures it to the Fx1000. Thanks Ken!
Yes, the recorder will record simultaneously.
"The HVR-MRC1K captures the HDV™, DVCAM™, or DV stream output from the camcorder and allows users to record HDV/DVCAM/DV files to a standard CompactFlash® solid-state memory card, while simultaneously recording to tape."
And Yes, the data can be previewed.

Rod Bourne · January 24th, 2009, 03:18 PM

Thanks for the response Brian.

I wonder If anyone reading this has the FX-1000 combined with the SD card unit and could comment on their experience with it...

Greg Laves · January 24th, 2009, 05:49 PM

Rod, it uses compact flash cards, not SD cards.

Martin Duffy · January 25th, 2009, 06:38 PM

I wonder If anyone reading this has the FX-1000 combined with the SD card unit and could comment on their experience with it...[/QUOTE]

Hi Rod, I have just bought a FX1000 here in Australia and are also keen on the Compact Flash unit.

My understanding is that it will work via Firewire with the 1000 camera BUT WILL NOT automatically sync up with the rec/pause button on the camera.

This means you would have to manually press record on the CF unit meaning you could easily forget to pop it back in record.

mmm starting to think the Z5 may have been a better option.

Barron Thompson · January 25th, 2009, 07:59 PM

I think you've nailed it Martin. The FX1000 and MRC1 will record simultaneously with the tape but not in sync. So, yes, the buttons have to be pushed separately and they don't have the automatic SYNC capabilites that the Z5 and MRC1 does.

Rod Bourne · January 26th, 2009, 05:20 AM

Looks like the fact that it won't auto sync record with the FX-1000 makes the selection of the Z5U a no brainer...

January 23rd, 2009, 03:00 PM	#1
Barron Thompson Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario Posts: 67	FX1000 and MRC1 There's a handy spot for the MRC1 on the Z5U but how does it "attach" to the FX1000?

January 23rd, 2009, 07:15 PM	#3
Rod Bourne New Boot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mays Landing NJ USA Posts: 24	Functionality with MRC-1k? I understand that the MRC-1k, attached to a Z-5 will record simultaneously (start-start) with the tape. Will it do the same with the FX-1000. Does anyone have any experiance with the MRC-1 and FX-1000 combo? Also can the data on the SD card be played (previewed) back into the Z-5 or FX-1000?

January 24th, 2009, 03:18 PM	#5
Rod Bourne New Boot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mays Landing NJ USA Posts: 24	Thanks Thanks for the response Brian. I wonder If anyone reading this has the FX-1000 combined with the SD card unit and could comment on their experience with it...

January 25th, 2009, 06:38 PM	#7
Martin Duffy Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 156	CF unit and FX1000 I wonder If anyone reading this has the FX-1000 combined with the SD card unit and could comment on their experience with it...[/QUOTE] Hi Rod, I have just bought a FX1000 here in Australia and are also keen on the Compact Flash unit. My understanding is that it will work via Firewire with the 1000 camera BUT WILL NOT automatically sync up with the rec/pause button on the camera. This means you would have to manually press record on the CF unit meaning you could easily forget to pop it back in record. mmm starting to think the Z5 may have been a better option.

January 26th, 2009, 05:20 AM	#9
Rod Bourne New Boot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mays Landing NJ USA Posts: 24	Thanks again Looks like the fact that it won't auto sync record with the FX-1000 makes the selection of the Z5U a no brainer...

January 23rd, 2009, 06:48 PM	#2
Ken Ross Trustee Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,945	There's an adapter plate & shoe mount.

January 24th, 2009, 05:49 PM	#6
Greg Laves Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 640	Rod, it uses compact flash cards, not SD cards.

January 25th, 2009, 07:59 PM	#8
Barron Thompson Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario Posts: 67	I think you've nailed it Martin. The FX1000 and MRC1 will record simultaneously with the tape but not in sync. So, yes, the buttons have to be pushed separately and they don't have the automatic SYNC capabilites that the Z5 and MRC1 does.