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Do either models support both 50 AND 60 framerates?
Hi, Do either models support both 50 AND 60 framerates?
i.e Are they either PAL or NTSC?
I know the z1 is switchable. Is it still the only camera that does this? Does Sony have any plans to release another camera that does this?
I really want to buy an EX but I might have to go for the z1 as I do a lot of work in both countries….
I don’t think converted footage would be broadcast standard, even with the higher end converters like FilmAtlantis. Does anyone agree?
Anyone help?
Thanks!!
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[Christopher Barnard] “i.e Are they either PAL or NTSC? “
The EX series cameras shoot both formats. There are no NTSC only or PAL only EX cameras. One size fits all.
– Don
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Thanks very much Don, none of the specs on various websites were explicit about this. Are there any other camcorders that do this?
Cheers again!
Chris
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[Christopher Barnard] “Are there any other camcorders that do this? “
I’m sure there are but I’m certainly no authority when it comes to which camera does what. You might try going here:
https://camcorder-test.slashcam.com/
to read up on just about every hand-held video camera you can think of. On the very first page it looks like the Canon XH G1s does PAL formats as well.
– Don
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cheers Don, you a legend!
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Hi Don,
The reason I am confused (again) is because on US sites, eg, BHPhoto, all cams except the Sony ZI show only NTSC framerates (60 / 30). UK sites for the same cams show only PAL framerates (50 / 25).
That’s why I am a quite cautious.
I guess the best thing to do is ring up B&H!!
Chris
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Hi Christopher.
If you have the money: go for an EX1. The picture is so much better than in the Z1. I have had the FX1 sins 2004 and did buy an EX1 this year… And it takes all formats. and does it much better.
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Thanks for the advice BG. Now I know the EX1 does both then I am sold. The Z1 is pretty old, takes tapes, the list goes on. I reckon I could stretch my budget a little. I’m sure it will pay-off even in the short term. The cards are a little expensive though. I reckon I will have to have a laptop on every shoot to dump footage on.
I’ll still call up B&H. More out of curiosity I guess.
Anyhoo, thanks again!
Chris
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