HDMI ports? at DVinfo.net

Thomas Smet · September 10th, 2006, 01:22 AM

Do these new cameras have HDMI ports on them? I know there is component with both and SDI with the higher end version.

Pete Bauer · September 10th, 2006, 01:48 AM

Don't know it for a fact, but I'd be almost sure they won't have HDMI. My understanding is that they'll have the same connections as the XL H1 including use of the same component out cable/connection.

Chris Hurd · September 10th, 2006, 04:02 AM

Sadly no HDMI. The new Sony cams have it but not these Canons, sorry.

Wes Vasher · September 10th, 2006, 10:01 AM

Deal killer for me... why Canon why? ;(

Tania Ratu · September 10th, 2006, 06:03 PM

Hi Chris

I'm a first time poster here. I found this website link which says that the camera does have HDMI ports:

--link removed--

Is this correct? I am hoping you are wrong cause I saw that blackmagic just came out with the Intensity card which allows for input and output of HDMI into your computer. This would be great for the A1.

http://www.blackmagic-design.com/products/intensity/

That would be sweet if we could use the camera with the blackmagic card.

Cheers

Ratu

Pete Bauer · September 10th, 2006, 06:37 PM

Unfortunately, the site you mentioned tries (IMO) to lean TOO far forward with "the scoop" and not infrequently makes mistakes in doing so. The hyperlink I removed was to a table that had a number of factual errors...which is why I removed the link.

I would guess that Chris knows as much or more than anyone outside of Canon, Inc about these cameras and he seems pretty certain they don't have HDMI. Also, no Canon literature I've seen even mentions HDMI, and the XH Watchdog has a number of images of the cameras that do NOT show an HDMI port.

Tania Ratu · September 10th, 2006, 07:07 PM

Hi Peter

I didn't think Chris would be wrong. It would have been nice though.

Cheers

Ratu

Nick Jushchyshyn · September 10th, 2006, 08:25 PM

I know that decklink has announced their HDMI card .... but why would an HD camera with SDI (and no HDMI) be a deal breaker ?
SDI has been tried and true for years.

Thomas Smet · September 10th, 2006, 10:33 PM

It be interesting to see what the quality difference would be between HDMI and SDI since they are both digital. If the A1 did have HDMI could it end up looking just as good with digital uncompressed as the G1 with SDI? I would think that would almost kill the G1 except for those who deal with other broadcast equipment or that may already have an SDI card and don't want to have to buy another capture card. Although I think buying a $250.00 card is still cheaper than buying the G1.

September 10th, 2006, 01:22 AM	#1
Thomas Smet Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,719	HDMI ports? Do these new cameras have HDMI ports on them? I know there is component with both and SDI with the higher end version.

September 10th, 2006, 01:48 AM	#2
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Don't know it for a fact, but I'd be almost sure they won't have HDMI. My understanding is that they'll have the same connections as the XL H1 including use of the same component out cable/connection. __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

September 10th, 2006, 04:02 AM	#3
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Sadly no HDMI. The new Sony cams have it but not these Canons, sorry. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

September 10th, 2006, 06:03 PM	#5
Tania Ratu New Boot Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tokoroa, New Zealand Posts: 18	Hi Chris I'm a first time poster here. I found this website link which says that the camera does have HDMI ports: --link removed-- Is this correct? I am hoping you are wrong cause I saw that blackmagic just came out with the Intensity card which allows for input and output of HDMI into your computer. This would be great for the A1. http://www.blackmagic-design.com/products/intensity/ That would be sweet if we could use the camera with the blackmagic card. Cheers Ratu __________________ Rugby is the winner at the end of the day.

September 10th, 2006, 06:37 PM	#6
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Unfortunately, the site you mentioned tries (IMO) to lean TOO far forward with "the scoop" and not infrequently makes mistakes in doing so. The hyperlink I removed was to a table that had a number of factual errors...which is why I removed the link. I would guess that Chris knows as much or more than anyone outside of Canon, Inc about these cameras and he seems pretty certain they don't have HDMI. Also, no Canon literature I've seen even mentions HDMI, and the XH Watchdog has a number of images of the cameras that do NOT show an HDMI port. __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

September 10th, 2006, 10:01 AM	#4
Wes Vasher Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 440	Deal killer for me... why Canon why? ;(

September 10th, 2006, 07:07 PM	#7
Tania Ratu New Boot Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tokoroa, New Zealand Posts: 18	Hi Peter I didn't think Chris would be wrong. It would have been nice though. Cheers Ratu __________________ Rugby is the winner at the end of the day.

September 10th, 2006, 08:25 PM	#8
Nick Jushchyshyn Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA Posts: 548	I know that decklink has announced their HDMI card .... but why would an HD camera with SDI (and no HDMI) be a deal breaker ? SDI has been tried and true for years. __________________ Nick Jushchyshyn Matchmoving, Compositing, TD imdb Last edited by Nick Jushchyshyn; September 11th, 2006 at 06:53 AM.

September 10th, 2006, 10:33 PM	#9
Thomas Smet Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,719	It be interesting to see what the quality difference would be between HDMI and SDI since they are both digital. If the A1 did have HDMI could it end up looking just as good with digital uncompressed as the G1 with SDI? I would think that would almost kill the G1 except for those who deal with other broadcast equipment or that may already have an SDI card and don't want to have to buy another capture card. Although I think buying a $250.00 card is still cheaper than buying the G1.