FS7: FS7 + PIX-E5 + Timecode?

[joshtreepark]

Hi, I'm in a market to purchase an external recorder. I'm highly disappointed at the cost/quality I can get from XDCA extension unit but I still need timecode in to my FS7 MK2.

I'm thinking of doing 4K ProRes recording with proper timecode jam. I want to look into getting a PIX-E5 recorder since it's been known to take timecode signal using 3.5mm jack. Has anyone tried to use the FS7 with E5 monitor and have successfully jammed timecode from the monitor?

 

[Doug Jensen]

Why an external recorder? What's wrong with the internal recording capabilities of the FS7?

 

[joshtreepark]

Three reasons -
1. Some of my clients want to use ProRes.
2. I need a 5 inch external monitor.
3. I also want to deliver footage with a proper timecode jam without having to buy XDCA unit.

When I spoke with Sound devices folks, they know in theory it is a possibility but can't confirm in practice.

 

[Wes.]

Three reasons -
1. Some of my clients want to use ProRes.
2. I need a 5 inch external monitor.
3. I also want to deliver footage with a proper timecode jam without having to buy XDCA unit.

When I spoke with Sound devices folks, they know in theory it is a possibility but can't confirm in practice.

Not 100% able to answer your question, but I have used a PIX 240 recorder and the fs700 camera and was in fact able to jam timecode through the recorder.

I know this isn't the same, but it puts hope on your side.


Also, just buy the XDCA - it sucks that it's 2k, maybe a used one is available... I can say that i've never once regretted the purchase. V mount batteries and timecode in are two key parts of many of my shoot days.

 

[broughtonfilm]

My understanding is that it will only do TC out, not TC in. It will take TC from a camera as a part of SDI or HDMI signal but it needs to be fed with it constantly. From SD user manual: "Because the monitor does not include an internal, jammable, free-running generator, it is recommended that the camera utilizes a suitable timecode generator for applications requiring a high level of accuracy."