Sony FDR AX100 UHD 4K
Beckhusen
22 Jul 2014 08:57
File numbers? Is it only me?
With every session / day the file numbers start again with C0001 and have no date associated in the file name. Also the update to 2.0 doesn't change this. From my previous Sony camcorder i'm used to have a 14 digit number including the date.
Although every session clips are imported in a new folder with date there will be the risk that if at any time the harddrive makes problems the folders can be destroyed and all files are on disk without directory, what means C0001 overwrites C0001 or there will be C0001 and C0001(2) and so on.
So in the moment i rename every clip with the addition of the date and folder name.
More about this the WiFi import seems very slowly while traditional USB import runs better.
With every session / day the file numbers start again with C0001 and have no date associated in the file name. Also the update to 2.0 doesn't change this. From my previous Sony camcorder i'm used to have a 14 digit number including the date.
Although every session clips are imported in a new folder with date there will be the risk that if at any time the harddrive makes problems the folders can be destroyed and all files are on disk without directory, what means C0001 overwrites C0001 or there will be C0001 and C0001(2) and so on.
So in the moment i rename every clip with the addition of the date and folder name.
More about this the WiFi import seems very slowly while traditional USB import runs better.
ODesigns
22 Jul 2014 12:07
The AX1 does the same thing. Frustrating and not very professional on Sony's part. I rename the files before I start working on them so I won't have two identical filenames on my system.
Videostock50
22 Jul 2014 14:20
I use Lightroom to transfer the files from memory card to computer. I have set up re-naming presets in LR so the files all arrive with the name and sequence type I want. I find it so convenient that I hadn't noticed this anomaly
Mizamook
22 Jul 2014 17:45
I remove the card, transfer via card reader, and delete files off the card while in the reader. The camera continues its incremental march upward in clip name number. Besides, each import goes into a different folder by date/event. Even inserting identical clip names into the same Vegas session is not a problem.
What is a problem is when shooting a clip like this heron, I should have switched to HD XAVC-S 60P for a more better scene capture. This is a case where the UHD codec is not resolving the motion and detail - it's overwhelmed. The HD render came out "OK" but the resultant clip would have been a lot better had it been shot in HD.
What is a problem is when shooting a clip like this heron, I should have switched to HD XAVC-S 60P for a more better scene capture. This is a case where the UHD codec is not resolving the motion and detail - it's overwhelmed. The HD render came out "OK" but the resultant clip would have been a lot better had it been shot in HD.
RekindlePhoto
22 Jul 2014 17:57
Same put the card in a reader then delete files after tx. The numbering continues sequentially. Also bought an external battery charger instead of charging through camera.
Mizamook
22 Jul 2014 18:17
I've got external battery charger (came with the two spares) and I use it, but I also use the USB cord thing (with a USB power supply thingie) when I put the camera on the shelf behind me as I'm transferring, and when on driving trips, I find it helps to have USB to plug it in so I can augment the charge. Even after my initial statement regarding this slow, delicate method of charging, I actually like having two charging methods very much.
ODesigns
22 Jul 2014 18:55
Only problem with that method is if you delete the files on a computer and reuse the card without formatting in the camera, when you try to preview clips in the field on the camera, you have to sort thru a bunch of what the camera thinks is "missing" clips.
BunFest
22 Jul 2014 19:03
"when you try to preview clips in the field on the camera, you have to sort thru a bunch of what the camera thinks is "missing" clips."
That I often came across when editing in camera, cutting and deleting. ;)
That I often came across when editing in camera, cutting and deleting. ;)
RekindlePhoto
22 Jul 2014 23:03
True, I just never have a reason to preview on camera. If it doesn't look good on the screen as I shoot I shoot it again.
varius
24 Jul 2014 13:57
While I'm quite happy with the studio performance of my BMC4K, I'm in need of a gun&run type camcorder and since this seems to be the tried and true cam of the season, I have just ordered one. ;)
While it was quite easy to find the proper memory card for this, I'm a bit at a lot for batteries. Which would be the correct type of batteries to get for the Ax100?
Any other equipment you'd reccomment for this cam?
While it was quite easy to find the proper memory card for this, I'm a bit at a lot for batteries. Which would be the correct type of batteries to get for the Ax100?
Any other equipment you'd reccomment for this cam?