Does F3 create proxy files?

Discuss Solid state workflows and backups here.
Post Reply
Nick Greiner
Posts: 3
Joined: March 7th, 2012, 11:54 am

Does F3 create proxy files?

Post by Nick Greiner » March 7th, 2012, 12:06 pm

Hi, I know how to grab proxy files off and XDCAM HD Disc, but I can't seem to do the same thing with an SxS card, specifically one used with a Sony F3. In XDCAM Browser, the "Copy to Offline Media" command is greyed out. Can I get proxy files from this camera? Thanks.
Simon Wyndham
Posts: 14
Joined: March 10th, 2012, 11:07 am

Does F3 create proxy files?

Post by Simon Wyndham » March 10th, 2012, 11:24 am

Nope. Proxy files stopped with solid state. The main reason for the proxy files on the disc based cameras were for fast previewing ability and to help make the editing process faster. With solid state this isn't an issue anymore because the cards are much faster than the old disc system.

In fact with the F3 the 35mb/s files are technically your proxy files. They were never intended as the primary recording standard for the camera, instead being secondary to external recording S-log etc.
Post Reply