Posted by Frank on 10/02/06 08:01

On Mon, 02 Oct 2006 11:15:53 +0800, in 'rec.video.production',
in article <Sony HVR-V1: pal, ntsc or both?>,
Mike <hcprod@gmail.com> wrote:

>Hi!

Hello!

>One question about the forthcoming Sony HVR-V1: I read lots of articles
>on the web and they all say it's the follow up to the Z1.

If by "follow up", they mean that it's the *replacement* for the Z1,
please be aware that the V1 is *not* a replacement for the Z1. The V1
is an *addition* to Sony's prosumer-grade HDV camcorder product line.

The V1 will cost less than the Z1 but more than the A1, and with its
1/4-inch 4:3 aspect ratio 45 degree 3-CMOS sensor and progressive scan
capability (25 PsF in the 50 Hz models and 23.976 with 2-3 pulldown
and 29.97 PsF in the 60 Hz models), it's quite a different product in
many basic ways than either the A1 or the Z1.

Many people will also appreciate the V1 because of its Time Code
Linking capability (for multi-cam shoots), the HVR-DR60 hard disk
drive option (no dropout worries), and the HDMI output jack (4:2:2
into a Blackmagic Design Intensity card). It also does DV (SP only),
DVCAM, and HDV.

>One thing I
>liked on the Z1 is its ability to record in pal or ntsc format, which I
>find very useful.

Many people find the 50/60 Hz capability to be a highly useful
feature, and in some cases, one of the primary reasons why they
purchased the Z1, or at least the final deciding factor.

>Will the HVR-V1 be able to do the same?

Sorry, no, but the V1 lacks that ability. Of course, you could always
buy both an HVR-V1N (60 Hz) and an HVR-V1P (50 Hz). :)

Or simply rent/hire as needed.

>Thanks

You're welcome.

>Mike

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