Posted by mmaker on 05/20/06 13:50

Kill Bill wrote:
> DV uses 10 micron tracks. DVCAM professional format increases the track
> pitch to 15 microns (basicly a slightly faster running time) to improve
> tape the reliability. DVCPRO increases track pitch and width to 18
> microns, and uses a metal particle tape for better durability. DVCPRO
> also adds a longitudinal analog audio cue track and a control track to
> improve editing performance and user-friendliness in linear editing
> operations.

Don't forget that PAL DVCPRO is 4:1:1 whereas PAL DV is 4:2:0. That's
probably the biggest difference between the two in terms pf picture
quality.

Mark

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