Will2 wrote:use a still camera flash to help you manually sync up the DV and film transfer later. Just roll the DV camera, then roll the film camera, then set off a flash so both cameras can see it and you'll have no problem syncing up later.
Good trick, but what is the difference from the use of a clapboard?
When editing it's easier to work off a common visual cue like a flash on both the film and the DV camera recording audio to sync the start. The DV camera doesn't even have to be pointing at the scene you're shooting, the flash will show up any where the DV camera is pointing. I sync it up visually then make small adjustments and delete the DV video track.
If you have time and an assistant, a clapboard would be better simply for the info you'd write on the clapboard.
I use Marantz PMD660 with a Seneheiser shotgun and have been happy with the results. It records at 16bit 48khz.
We also use a mono Nagra III, but not with the Senheiser since the mic requires phantom power. What is not to love about analog recording, but using the NAGRA in the field requires follow up with a chiropractor.
