Field Recorder Line-up Unique Features of the F-1 Shooting and Recording Checking Footage and Transferring Data Proving the EDIROL F-1 in the Field Flexible Network Capabilities Specifications Utility Software and Accessories Text • Nobuyoshi Kodera, Shuzo Hamatani Cover photography • Shinya Aizawa The original Japanese edition was issued as a supplement of “Gekkan video...
In 2006 it HDD(40GB) HDD(80GB) SD/SDHC Memory Card itself as leaders in the audio field recording was followed by the EDIROL R-4 Pro with time USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0 segment with a number of hit products. The code capabilities for the location sound and post USB 2.0...
Display VGA output connector Audio in jack Power button Display button Bright and easy to read, the organic LED display has a wide Enables connection of external monitor. Thumbnail display Accepts XLR plugs for Ch 3 and Ch 4 audio. Enables single-touch access to the audio Indicator stays lit when viewing angle.
Shooting & Recording ■ F-1 and tape: simultaneous recording Simply connect the F-1 and control recording by pushing the REC button off and on. The F-1 is mostly used for recording with When tape is not being used, no time code is an HDV or DV camcorder.
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Sub analog video port and a mouse into the USB The hard drive from the F-1 can be removed and plugged directly into a easy, EDIROL provide free F-1 Utility software. port. This gives access to a built-in graphical user computer USB port.
Proving the EDIROL F-1 in the Field ■ Live recording of an opera performance Using a F-1 with Canon’s new XL H1S, we filmed an opera performance located in a hall in Tokyo. The performance consisted of two halves of about 50 minutes each. The VMK-1 optional V-mount kit enabled use of a V-mount battery with the F-1.
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■ Wrap up While there is much talk of using hard drives and memory cards as recording media for high- Because a standard computer display can be During actual shooting we used two monitors. The connected to the F-1, regardless of the position of display on the left was for monitoring the recorded definition cameras, core low-cost commercial the display on the F-1, you can keep an eye on audio...
• Studio deck application shoot. content management. With a network, there is no EDIROL makes a converter called the VC- need for the separate device-to-device connections 300HD. It is a multi-format converter capable that USB requires. Once an F-1 is plugged into a...
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Max Operation time Nickel Metal Hydride Battery x 8 : Approx 2 hours External Battery (IDX Endura10 Li-Ion Battery) : Approx 10 hours Max Operation time * These operation times are approximate. Actual time may vary somewhat. 1,500 mA Current Draw 111 (W) x 179 (D) x 61 (H) mm Dimensions 4-3/8 (W) x 7-1/6 (D) x 2-3/8 (H) inches...
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