The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S can be synchronized with any Tentacle SYNC E or ORIGINAL timecode generator, TIMEBAR timecode display or a TRACK E audio recorder. For more information about Tentacle syncing workflow with the Setup App, click here.
Proceed as follows:
- Set your camera and Tentacle device to the same frame rate
- Sync your Tentacle and set the Output Volume in the app to LINE or AUTO
- Connect the Tentacle to the flash synchro socket of the camera
- Set camera mode dial > Motion Picture
- Set camera menu:
- Time Code > Count Up > Free Run
- System Frequency > Rec Quality and Timecode Mode accordingly to the project settings on the Tentacle devices
- Time Code > External TC Setting > TC Link > TC Input
- Once the camera has accepted the TC, it indicates a reversed timecode symbol on the display
Recommended cable
C25 Tentacle to Flash Synchro Socket-Timecode Cable
Any time you switch the the camera off, you'll need to repeat the last steps and confirm TC Input.
Do to connect any external flash light to the flash sync socket when the TC Input is active. This might damage the camera.
Note:
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