HDV pro deck or little camera?

[Dave Sullivan]

Very good point Frank!!!!

[Jack Fox]

Footage to tape is compressed (DV inherent 5:1) but video camera out, directly to computer, is uncompressed (1:1)? This can’t be what you’re saying.

jmf

[Frank Nolan]

[jmf] “Footage to tape is compressed (DV inherent 5:1) but video camera out, directly to computer, is uncompressed (1:1)? This can’t be what you’re saying.”

The Footage to tape on a HDV camera is compressed at about 25:1. DV is 5:1. Read the specs on the cameras. Some of the new HDV cameras offer HD-SDI out before the DSP which comresses the signal so it will fit on the mini dv tape. If you use this output on the set , you are getting an uncompressed HD signal that you can capture directly to your NLE system.

[Jack Fox]

I see the Canon XL H1 has HD-SDI. Anyone here have experience with capturing uncompressed footage directly to computer?

jmf

[Mark Maness]

Take it from me…. the little deck is your best all around bet. Your camera can still be used as a backup if you need. The little deck is tape transport is bulit for this kind of abuse. Yeah…. I know, its $3800 but…. its a worthy investment as compared to a camera being down for repairs. You can still tape events and use the camera if absolutely necessary.

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Wayne Carey
Schazam Productions