Re: field recorders, warning, sales pitch...

Actually you dont need TC from the camera to match with the audio recorder, you just need a reference. While I use the Ambient TC Slate RF, its really just a luxury. But 1 of the 2 should have a TC. Getting a recorder that keeps TC is a great thing and more necessary than a camera with TC.
Get a good old clap slate, or use a cheap photo flash or clap your hands loud to get a reference. In FC then import both the audio and the video, adj the Aux TC function for the video clip, line it up with the reference clap to sound and viola ....perfect match..

As far as the recorder goes, the 722 and 744T, depends on what you really need. 1 does 2 channels the other 4 and the new 788 does 8 Channels. Again, you dont need the 4 or 8 unless you are dead set on seperating the audio for each talent. While this is nice, not necessary.It is nice to have your talent's audio on each track, but do you really need 4 or 8 most dialogue occurs between 2 people. Getting a good sound mixer to go along with the Recorder is a nice feature. Want 4 channels without spending an extra $1500 on another 2 channels? Get a good 4 ch mixer feed 2 channels directly into the camera with appropriate levels, record the other 2 channels on your recorder and again,you have all audio..

I did alot of research on this to record a few music videos, and did make a good size investment. I purchased a 722T, and an ambient TC Slate RF. I recorded the music as a master on the 722T, and used that along with the TC recording with my HVX. No problem..works fantastic. Hope this helps..