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Eric Wotila April 19th, 2005 01:03 PM

DVCAM Playback?
 
Hey, I'm looking to upgrade from my current PDX10 to the FX1 (It should be noted I can't afford the Z1U.)

I won't miss the XLR inputs too much, and I don't mind the lack of DVCAM recording. My question is--I have a good 30 or 40 tapes recorded in DVCAM. Any chance the FX1 can play back DVCAM tapes? Has anyone tested this? I want to get the camera, but it would be a bit of a pain if I lose the ability to play back my DVCAM tapes. If worst comes to worst, I'll buy a cheap DVCAM compatable deck, but it would be a plus if the FX1 could play back the old DVCAM tapes. Thanks in advance for helping me out on this one!

R Geoff Baker April 19th, 2005 01:20 PM

Nice to know. Note that all most any Sony DV device will play back a miniDVCam tape -- other than the two models that predated the release of the DVCam format. So if the FX1 won't do it, just buy any old Sony DV camcorder.

GB

Eric Wotila April 19th, 2005 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R Geoff Baker
Nice to know. Note that all most any Sony DV device will play back a miniDVCam tape -- other than the two models that predated the release of the DVCam format. So if the FX1 won't do it, just buy any old Sony DV camcorder.

GB

Sorry if I sound incompetent... but what's nice to know?
I didn't really think I gave any information, I asked a question...

It sounds like you're saying that the FX1 should play back the mini DVCAM tapes. Can you (or someone else) confirm this? Thanks in advance (again)

R Geoff Baker April 19th, 2005 02:04 PM

Sorry for the vague speak. I meant [it would be] 'nice to know' [about the FX1]. The only information I _can_ offer is that almost all Sony DV camcorders will play DVCam -- whether the FX1 can be added to that list ... would be nice to know!

GB

Eric Wotila April 19th, 2005 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R Geoff Baker
Sorry for the vague speak. I meant [it would be] 'nice to know' [about the FX1]. The only information I _can_ offer is that almost all Sony DV camcorders will play DVCam -- whether the FX1 can be added to that list ... would be nice to know!

GB

Thanks for the clarification!

Can anyone here confirm whether the FX1 can play DVCAM?

Tim Ashbrooke April 29th, 2005 12:33 AM

YES IT CAN!! I have an FX1E (PAL) and it plays back DVCAM no problems!

Eric Wotila April 29th, 2005 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Ashbrooke
YES IT CAN!! I have an FX1E (PAL) and it plays back DVCAM no problems!

Thanks for clearing that up! It's good to know! Now, just to save up $3200, and pick up m FX1 :D


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