Focus FS-5 Portable DTE Recorder

Defining a new class of DTE recording, the FS-5 Portable DTE Recorder weighs only 0.34 kg, brings Direct To Edit® recording technology to your HDV or DV handheld camcorder and enables you to add custom metadata while you're recording.

Go from Acquisition to Editing in One Step

Featuring a backlit colour display, an easy to use menu system, a 100GB hard drive and a removable, rechargeable battery, the Focus FS-5 is the perfect DTE companion for your HDV or DV camcorder. Audio, video, timecode and control information is passed through a single FireWire cable, allowing you to record to disk or to disk and tape simultaneously.

Designed for use in even the roughest conditions, the FS-5 includes a 10 second electronic shock cache to ensure that you never lose footage. Advanced features such as time lapse (DV mode only), retro disk recording, scene marking and clip categorisation make the FS-5 Portable DTE Recorder the perfect companion for handheld shoots. When recording is complete, your footage is ready to edit instantly - no capturing, file transfer, or file conversion is required.

Assign Custom Metadata on the Fly

With the FS-5, you can personalise and optimise workflow while you shoot. With your wireless handheld device or laptop, you can access the FS-5 through a browser, define metadata, and assign it to video while you're recording, eliminating the need to tag footage when the shoot is over. During postproduction, simply transfer clips, complete with metadata from the FS-5 to your NLE system or PX Media Server. All of the information that you assigned during the shoot goes with the clips, saving you hours or even days of logging time.

Engineered for Portability, Durability, and Ease of Use

Only 70mm wide, 137mm high, and 32mm deep, the FS-5 packs a wealth of functionality into a sleek and durable package that weighs only 0.34 kg. Crafted from the inside out to meet the reliability and quality standards that video professionals demand, the FS-5 is designed to deliver great results under even the most challenging shooting conditions.

Designed to Transform Workflow at the Recording Stage

Not only does the FS-5 enable you to go straight from shooting to editing by recording video in the NLE-compatible file format of your choice, but it allows you to add custom metadata to footage while you're recording. With three simple steps, you can define metadata fields for your shoot, add metadata tags to footage while its recording, and transfer edit-ready clips to your NLE system or PX Media Server, complete with camera-generated and custom-defined metadata. This simple three-step process dramatically streamlines workflow and saves numerous hours typically spent reviewing, logging, and tagging footage after it's shot.

Create Metadata Templates

With your wired or wireless laptop or handheld device, access the FS-5 through its browser-based interface, define metadata categories and fields, and save them as a template on the FS-5.

Tag Media on the Fly

When you're ready to shoot, access the metatdata template on the FS-5 from the browser on your laptop or handheld device and assign metadata as you record. Use the metadata fields in your template or create new metatdata tags on the fly.

Transfer and Organize Media

After the shoot, transfer clips from the FS-5 to your NLE system or to the PX Media Server. Custom metadata is transferred with your footage, making it simple to search for and organize clips.