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A7s Problem with Filename and timecode

Hey there

We shot some stuff with the A7s and it didn't recored timecode althought it was set on FreeRun. And the Filenames always started with C001 after formating the card. In the setting we where on continual or simliar. Which is dangerous when downloading and trick to reconform.

 

Can anybody help

Thanks

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Re: A7s Problem with Filename and timecode

I am having the same problem, the A7s is not recording any timecode into the footage, none of the settings work. Rec Run, Free Run. Every footage starts at 00:00:00:00
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Re: A7s Problem with Filename and timecode

And the filenaming when recording in XAVCs? Is that also starting at C001 each time?

 

Thanks

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Re: A7s Problem with Filename and timecode

Filenaming is C#### incremental until you format the memory card, then back to C0000
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Re: A7s Problem with Filename and timecode

Tried on 3 different A7s and confirmed that XVAC-S codec does not record timecode.
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Re: A7s Problem with Filename and timecode

Agree.   This is a real problem and seemingly a case of false advertising.

 

From Sony's Website:

 

Time code / User bit

 

As with commercial video equipment, this function provides a “Record Run” setting that only advances the time code while recording, a “Free Run” setting that advances the time code whether recording or not, a drop frame method and a non-drop frame method. The α7S can also output an embedded time code when the clean HDMI output setting is in use.

 

Note: This function is only available when recording in the AVCHD and XAVC S formats.

 

Also agree on the clip naming convention.  Clips having duplicate names is a disaster on a larger project that includes EDLs and conforming.  

 

Optimally, the clip name numerical reset process should be a menu item -- not based on reformatting the SD card.

 

 

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Re: A7s Problem with Filename and timecode

Do Sony Support read these forums? Hope there will be a firmware upgrade soon that will fix the timecode and file naming problems cause I really like the image quality.



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Re: A7s Problem with Filename and timecode

I have only lurked here for a while, and that was my first post.  My initial impression is that this is a vast black hole where the concerns of customers echo in a void of emptiness.  In other words, I don't think anyone is listening. 

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Re: A7s Problem with Filename and timecode

I am tweeting @SonySupportUSA on twitter and will call them when I have time. Below is the response from their online support. After spending couple hours with him.

 

I'd like to have our next level of support review what we've discussed, and assist you further. You may contact our Sony US Alpha Phone Support at 1-800-222-7669.

 

 

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Re: A7s Problem with Filename and Timecode into AVID

Good to know that it wasn't me to blame.

The post house was quite anoid. Editing and reconforming is a bit tricky.

 

Ready for AVID

And I had 50p out of the camera, which it took into Davinci.

Made some Quicktimes 50p, took them through CinemaTools 25p and then again trought Dadinci to make mxf for the edit.

Is there a quicker way.

That way the Timecode numbers stay and if you set keyframes it will be the same Timecode.

 

Thanks

 

 

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