Using a MacBook Pro as a monitor for Canon XF300

[puremotion]

 

 

I used to have a Canon XH-A1, with which I used the FireWire output into my MacBook Pro, and used Adobe OnLocation as a field monitoring solution.

 

This worked absolutely fine for me… until I upgraded my camera to the XF300. The XF300 doesn't have a FireWire output, only HDMI and Component etc. Adobe OnLocation only supports FireWire input, not HDMI.

 

Now I'm stuck – I can no longer use my MacBook on location shoots as a monitor!

 

Can anyone recommend any alternative monitoring software that allows HDMI signal input? Adobe have discontinued OnLocation, so there's no hope of there being an update to improve compatibility.

 

I know that there is a piece of hardware that converts the HDMI signal from the camera into an HDV signal ready for FireWire that is compatible with OnLocation (http://bit.ly/cua9f0) – but it's nearly £600 GBP, and I'm not spending that much money on a simple converter!

 

I just want a piece of monitoring software that I can use on my MacBook that is compatible with the HDMI signal from my XF300.

 

Any help is appreciated!

[puremotion]

Also, I have two cameras – is there any software that allows multiple video inputs?

[Anonymous]

Puremotion,

 

Have you considered looking into the matrox M0X2 with max? I realize that this is a hardware solution but it may be possible to come out of your camera with componet signals and convert them. Also, if can get it to work, the Blackmagic company has a more reasonably priced hardware solution that may work for you.

 

Good luck!

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