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rightfrog
03-01-2006, 06:22 AM
Hi,
Looked around and couldn't find an answer on this...is it possible to save a scene file to the SD card on the camera (i would think it is...) and if so, how exactly do you do this. I can't seem to find the info in the manual and it's not obvious by going through the menus.
baquajim
03-01-2006, 02:17 PM
Yes.
Page 56. "Saving Scene Files and other setting on SD Memory Cards". :)
Perhaps in all your excitement you missed it? (joke)
Good luck.
rightfrog
03-01-2006, 04:58 PM
Yeah, I found that...I guess I'm not sure how the interface works with regards to creating a new scene file in the camera and then saving to to the card...or loading scene files from the card to use...
Barry_Green
03-01-2006, 05:30 PM
Nothing too complex; it's not too different from saving the scene file in-camera. Just click "save", select one of the four positions to save it in, assign it a name, and it saves the whole package of six scene files to the SD card.
rightfrog
03-01-2006, 07:31 PM
So let me see if I get this...
You make changes to the original Scene Files and then go to the SD menu and select save...this saves all 6 scene files under one position.
Then, when I want to load them, I go to the Read selection and it loads all 6 back into the regular Scene Files (the ones that are selectable from the wheel on the back of the camera)...
Is this correct?
Barry_Green
03-01-2006, 10:55 PM
Correct.
You can have four files on the SD card, and each file contains a package of all six scene files. You can load them as a package of all six, and swap them between cameras.
rightfrog
03-02-2006, 07:07 AM
Great! Thanks so much for your help...
dregenthal
03-02-2006, 07:38 AM
I see in the manual that you can use many different sizes. What size would make the most sense to use for this purpose?
Thanks.
rightfrog
03-02-2006, 08:22 AM
I have a 1GB SD card in there now...not sure if it matters though for the scene files. As they're just text files, the 4 slots for the scene files should fit on pretty much any size card.
Barry_Green
03-02-2006, 09:17 AM
For "most sense", I'd say get the smallest one you can, because any additional size will go unused.
jpsheets
04-30-2006, 11:44 AM
Hi all,
I've read through the thread and manual, and I'm a still a wee bit confused. It looks like I can only save 4 scene settings through the scene file menu. How do you go about saving 6 file settings under one file? It looks like the camera wants to overwrite my previous saved file if I try to do that.
If I'm doing the math right, does this mean I can have 6 saved file settings in each of the 4 files, or 96 scene settings?
Also, what's the difference between the scene file and the user file?
thanks in advance!
jpsheets
05-01-2006, 06:26 AM
Okay, I'm an idiot, 6 X 4 = 24, gotcha.
for_mlove
05-01-2006, 08:59 AM
The scene file dial on the back of the camera cycles F1 through F6 and that is where you get 6 scene files. All 6 of those together get saved as one file when you save to the SD card. So yes, you can get 24 scene files saved. 4 batches of 6.
dglasgal
05-08-2006, 11:02 PM
Just want to check- You cannot assign recording setups to scene files or assignable buttons on the bottom of the camera correct? ideally I'd like to set 720 24pn/24 fps to one button, 720 24pn/ 60fps another button, etc. is this possible?
Jan_Crittenden
05-09-2006, 03:02 AM
No but you could do that with the User files and set them up against the scene file dial. I set my camera up to shoot 720P24PN, and the other scene files are variable frame rates. The scene files can load right over the top, as there are no operational functions included in the scene files.
Hope that helps,
Jan
No but you could do that with the User files and set them up against the scene file dial. I set my camera up to shoot 720P24PN, and the other scene files are variable frame rates. The scene files can load right over the top, as there are no operational functions included in the scene files.
Hope that helps,
Jan
So with this, Jan, I can do a fast motion 4fps shot to normal 24p motion without having to stop rec, right? Same applies to pal, I assume?
Barry_Green
05-09-2006, 01:41 PM
No. You cannot change frame rates during a recording. Frame rate changes only take effect after you stop recording.
TedRR
05-09-2006, 03:02 PM
Yeh, I have a 1 gig from my digital camera in there now. Reminds me, I'll go tonight and get the smallest one I can.
Barry, let me make sure I got this straight...
Once I save a file to the SD card, and I power down, the last "saved" file is the one loaded. Right? Does it matter if the SD card is removed later?
I still think it's kinda odd that the camera doesn't use the last "used" settings, but oh well, as long as we know this going in, it ain't no big deal.
Thanks!!!
mrbrycel
10-25-2008, 08:30 AM
I'm still confused, I've read those pages in the manual and still can't figure it out. I have Barry's scene files on the HVX CD, and I want to use some as my scene files. I have an SD card in my HVX. Now what do I do to get those scene files from my computer onto my camera?
Jan_Crittenden
10-25-2008, 03:04 PM
The way I do it is I have the camera format the SD Card. Then I go to Card Functions and save the current Scene file to the Card. This establishes the folder structure and gives you a clue as to the naming convention of the scene files. Once this is done, I take the card, put it into my computer and transfer the files in question to the last folder in the set. Make sure you follow the naming convention and don't put more than 4 SCENE files in the folder. Also make sure the files you are using are for the camera you have.
Hope this helps,
Jan
puredrifting
10-25-2008, 06:35 PM
No but you could do that with the User files and set them up against the scene file dial. I set my camera up to shoot 720P24PN, and the other scene files are variable frame rates. The scene files can load right over the top, as there are no operational functions included in the scene files.
Hope that helps,
Jan
Cool! Jan has setup her camera the exact same way that I have mine setup. F-1 through F4 are variables (2, 4, 6, and 10 fps) F5=my own home brewed setting and F6 is a higher detail version of my home brewed setting.
Love this camera!
Dan
mrbrycel
10-26-2008, 09:02 AM
Wait but I'm still confused about the SD-computer part, Theres no SD slot on my Mac Pro, so how do I connect the SD card to it?
puredrifting
10-26-2008, 11:18 AM
Wait but I'm still confused about the SD-computer part, Theres no SD slot on my Mac Pro, so how do I connect the SD card to it?
USB SD cards readers can be bought at Frys for $3.00. Buy one. As a matter of fact, the last batch of SD cards that I bought actually came with free little USB readers. They were the Sandisk Extreme IIIs that they had at Costco a while ago. They are pretty affordable and accessible these days. My Dell 24" monitor has all size and type of card readers just sitting on the side of the monitor.
Dan