The data sheet refers to a “low fan mode for near silent shooting”. What is this and how do I access this mode?
When the Phantom Flex camera is used at “normal” speeds where sound recording may also be used, it is important that it is as quiet as possible. While the new dual-fan cooling system on the Phantom Flex runs very quiet, the fans are automatically slowed down and become even quieter when shooting in HQ mode AND while recording directly to the CineMag. This is the most likely recording scenario where synchronized sound is also recorded. At all other times (in Standard mode and in loop recording) the fans will run at whatever speed is required to keep the camera at a constant temperature. Even in the quiet mode, if the camera temperature begins to exceed limits that we’ve set to protect the camera circuitry, the fans will speed up. Typically, this will not occur except for very, very long takes.
