PAL vs NTSC GL2 at DVinfo.net

Georg Herbet · March 21st, 2005, 06:38 PM

I used to live in Europe so I know firsthand that PAL resolution is better than NTSC.

But I live in U.S. now. Does that mean I should get NTSC GL2 to play on U.S. tvs?

Is it better to buy PAL anyway and convert to NTSC in software?

Seems odd to me that dv cams can't do both standards, especially if you have to pay $2,000 for one.

Thanks.

Chris Hurd · March 21st, 2005, 06:42 PM

It's going to be much easier for you in terms of workflow and work speed to simply stick with NTSC while you're in the U.S. Plus, the people who will be watching your video won't know what they're missing, so NTSC will easily suffice. Hope this helps,

Dave Ferdinand · March 23rd, 2005, 04:39 PM

The main problem is not being able to plug it directly to any NTSC device and see your footage.

Also don't forget that if you're going to use that footage mostly in the US, you're going to have to convert it to NTSC anyway, so the better resolution will be of almost no use.

March 21st, 2005, 06:38 PM	#1
Georg Herbet Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Burbank Posts: 81	PAL vs NTSC GL2 I used to live in Europe so I know firsthand that PAL resolution is better than NTSC. But I live in U.S. now. Does that mean I should get NTSC GL2 to play on U.S. tvs? Is it better to buy PAL anyway and convert to NTSC in software? Seems odd to me that dv cams can't do both standards, especially if you have to pay $2,000 for one. Thanks.

March 21st, 2005, 06:42 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	It's going to be much easier for you in terms of workflow and work speed to simply stick with NTSC while you're in the U.S. Plus, the people who will be watching your video won't know what they're missing, so NTSC will easily suffice. Hope this helps, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

March 23rd, 2005, 04:39 PM	#3
Dave Ferdinand Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 359	The main problem is not being able to plug it directly to any NTSC device and see your footage. Also don't forget that if you're going to use that footage mostly in the US, you're going to have to convert it to NTSC anyway, so the better resolution will be of almost no use.