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Syncing to Camera using the Flashbandit
The Creamsource can be triggered from an external source, such as a sync generator box (e.g.
Ambient ACL202CT Lockit box), to ensure that it is synchronised with the camera shutter. This
can be used to solve the frame tearing / flash banding problem most digital CMOS (and in fact
some CCD/ film) cameras can have with any flashing or strobing light source.
It is not necessary to use sync unless using strobing or flashing effects. Used as a
solid light source the Creamsource is flicker free to over 1,000 frames per second.
Setup
1.
Set correct framerate and format on Lockit box [1] (see instruction manual for de-
vice). This should match the frame rate and format you intend to shoot at
2.
Plug a BNC T adapter [2] into the VIDEO/WORD output of the Lockit box
3.
Connect camera GENLOCK input [3] to Lockit box [2] with coaxial cable. Follow
camera instructions to enable external genlock input, and make sure camera is receiv-
ing genlock signal (if shooting on RED camera, see instructions on next page)
4.
Plug Flashbandit adapter [4] into Accessories input on Creamsource [5]
5.
Connect Flashbandit to Lockit Box using coaxial cable – blue light on Flashbandit
should flash indicating valid signal
6.
Check correct framerate is shown on Creamsource display
Synchronising to framerates greater than 60fps to can difficult. For best results
shoot at under this speed.
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