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Vincent Oliver · January 28th, 2009, 06:34 PM

Has anyone in the UK had their Canon XH A1 firmware/hardware converted to shoot in NTSC, if so does it work, how much was it and where did you get it done.

Chris Soucy · January 30th, 2009, 03:11 PM

1. Most probably.

2. Yes.

3. Don't know, ask Canon

4. Here:

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Centennial Avenue
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Borehamwood
Elstree
Hertfordshire
WD6 3SE

Tel: 0844 369 0100
Fax: 0844 892 0849

Web: Canon UK - Home

Any help?

CS

Vincent Oliver · January 31st, 2009, 02:48 AM

Thank you, I will get in touch with Canon

Ian Wright · January 31st, 2009, 04:36 AM

bear in mind that you can pickup a used ntsc A1 for approx £1400.

Ian
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Vincent Oliver · January 31st, 2009, 05:07 AM

Thanks Ian,

The reason I posted this question is because I was in the middle of an NTSC shoot (using my Sony PMW EX3) and the tripod collapsed. The camera hit the deck and lens is a total write off. I need to get the NTSC DVD project completed asap. The Canon will be away for about 10 days, which is too long for me, and I also want to continue shooting tapeless.

I have purchased a new lens for the Sony (£1050) and should be able to continue shooting on Wednesday. I will save the Canon for other PAL work

Thanks for your help

Jonathan Shaw · February 1st, 2009, 02:55 PM

They charge $600 AUD for the conversion here in Oz...

Pretty steep for a software upgrade I reckon

J

January 28th, 2009, 06:34 PM	#1
Vincent Oliver Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chislehurst, London Posts: 1,724	Pal - NTSC conversion Has anyone in the UK had their Canon XH A1 firmware/hardware converted to shoot in NTSC, if so does it work, how much was it and where did you get it done. __________________ Eyes are a deaf man’s ears. Ears are a blind man’s eyes

January 30th, 2009, 03:11 PM	#2
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,682 Images: 18	Hi Vincent................. 1. Most probably. 2. Yes. 3. Don't know, ask Canon 4. Here: Canon (UK) RCC Projectors, Professional Camera, Lens, Digital Video, Webcameras, Scanner, Binoculars, Professional Lens, Flash, Analogue Compact Camera, Analogue SLR Camera, Digital SLR Camera (Note: Video - including HD models; Scanners - only dedicated 35mm Slide Film Scanners {2700F, FS2710 & the FS4000 models}) Unit 130 Centennial Park Centennial Avenue Elstree Hill South Borehamwood Elstree Hertfordshire WD6 3SE Tel: 0844 369 0100 Fax: 0844 892 0849 Web: Canon UK - Home Any help? CS

January 31st, 2009, 02:48 AM	#3
Vincent Oliver Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chislehurst, London Posts: 1,724	Thank you, I will get in touch with Canon __________________ Eyes are a deaf man’s ears. Ears are a blind man’s eyes

January 31st, 2009, 05:07 AM	#5
Vincent Oliver Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chislehurst, London Posts: 1,724	Thanks Ian, The reason I posted this question is because I was in the middle of an NTSC shoot (using my Sony PMW EX3) and the tripod collapsed. The camera hit the deck and lens is a total write off. I need to get the NTSC DVD project completed asap. The Canon will be away for about 10 days, which is too long for me, and I also want to continue shooting tapeless. I have purchased a new lens for the Sony (£1050) and should be able to continue shooting on Wednesday. I will save the Canon for other PAL work Thanks for your help __________________ Eyes are a deaf man’s ears. Ears are a blind man’s eyes

February 1st, 2009, 02:55 PM	#6
Jonathan Shaw Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 552	They charge $600 AUD for the conversion here in Oz... Pretty steep for a software upgrade I reckon J __________________ www.ginclearfilm.com www.facebook.com/ginclearfilm

January 31st, 2009, 04:36 AM	#4
Ian Wright Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Edinburgh UK Posts: 94	bear in mind that you can pickup a used ntsc A1 for approx £1400. Ian Festival Video and Audio Previews - Festival Previews Ltd