I have experienced dropped frames when capturing HD that was on a re-recorded tape. (i.e. I used the same tape a second time.)
It seems that when I let the camera convert to SD there are no problems. Oddly enough, the dropped frames come at different times (but within a few seconds each time- after about 1:30) each time I try to capture from the re-recorded tape.
My Lesson: don't re-use tape if I plan to capture in HD.
Note: the problem occurs even when using the Video Profile http://phpbb.ulead.com.tw/EN/viewtopic.php?t=13950
Has anyone else seen this? Thanks.
Reusing Tapes for HD
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Is the dropped frame only after capture to pc, ie not evident if the tape is played back through the cam?
If so, it isn't a tape problem, but a capture problem.
I guess this is the case as you say it isn't always in the same place and if the dropout had occured on the tape then it would always be at exactly the same time.
Saying all of that, I'd never reccomend re-using tapes anyway.
If so, it isn't a tape problem, but a capture problem.
I guess this is the case as you say it isn't always in the same place and if the dropout had occured on the tape then it would always be at exactly the same time.
Saying all of that, I'd never reccomend re-using tapes anyway.
Many writeups have recommended to strip a tape with timecode first. Leave the lens on the camcorder and record for the full length of the tape.
The striping of the tape would be the first generation recording, so wouldn't the actual recording onto the tape of the footage (after it's striped) technically be the 2nd recording?
I think it's important to use quality tape recommended by the cams manufacturer.
The striping of the tape would be the first generation recording, so wouldn't the actual recording onto the tape of the footage (after it's striped) technically be the 2nd recording?
I think it's important to use quality tape recommended by the cams manufacturer.
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A possible answer to your predicament could be dirty tape heads.
After recording once, any small traces of dirt (accumulated from the tape) could be preventing your tapes from being wiped clean - in other words you still have bits of the older recording left causing interference.
Try a tape head cleaner, at best it will solve the problem, at worst it will not do any harm. I have often thought that new tapes would be the ones most likely to cause this issue as any dirt on the tape from the manufacturing process would gather onto the heads on first use.
After recording once, any small traces of dirt (accumulated from the tape) could be preventing your tapes from being wiped clean - in other words you still have bits of the older recording left causing interference.
Try a tape head cleaner, at best it will solve the problem, at worst it will not do any harm. I have often thought that new tapes would be the ones most likely to cause this issue as any dirt on the tape from the manufacturing process would gather onto the heads on first use.