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    shooting HDV on miniDV tapes

    Posted by Brian Johnson on September 23, 2009 at 8:27 pm

    I read that I can use regular 60 minute Sony minDV tapes in my new Canon XH-A1s camera to shoot HDV. If that’s the case, will I still get 60 minutes worth of shooting time if shooting in HDV mode?

    Craig Cerhit replied 16 years, 7 months ago 3 Members · 2 Replies
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  • Micah Mcdowell

    September 24, 2009 at 4:51 pm

    Yes, it will still be approximately 60 minutes with either DV or HDV.

    HDV runs at almost the same bitrate as standard def DV; it is just MUCH more compressed.

  • Craig Cerhit

    October 1, 2009 at 11:59 pm

    Just for a second opinion, there is really no issue using DV tapes in a HDV camera. One thing to consider is they don’t hold up when re-used.

    Craig Cerhit
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