50Hz (25p/50p) upgrade available in U.S.? at DVinfo.net

Adam Palomer · June 11th, 2011, 12:55 AM

Does anyone know if Sony will offer an optional upgrade to add 25p/50p capability for those in the US?

Bart Walczak · June 13th, 2011, 07:14 AM

Adam, look for NX70E model for 50p capability.

Adam Palomer · June 13th, 2011, 04:32 PM

My main interest is due to the light flicker that 30p camcorders encounter when shooting under 50Hz lighting. For travel, it would be nice to have that capability. Can the flickering lights problem be solved by simply adjusting the shutter speed on 30P cameras.

Mike Beckett · June 14th, 2011, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam Palomer

My main interest is due to the light flicker that 30p camcorders encounter when shooting under 50Hz lighting. For travel, it would be nice to have that capability. Can the flickering lights problem be solved by simply adjusting the shutter speed on 30P cameras.

I think you'd be fine switching shutter speed to 50 instead of 60 - in the same way that I got clear shots of my computer screen with the NX70 by changing shutter speed to 60 to synch with the monitor.

Dave Mercer · June 15th, 2011, 08:40 AM

I live in NTSC land but shoot largely for a PAL broadcaster. However, would be nice to have the option to shoot for NTSC broadcaster as well.

I've sent an email to Sony Canada about firmware upgrades, cost, etc but have yet to hear back.

June 11th, 2011, 12:55 AM	#1
Adam Palomer Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Summit, NJ Posts: 169	50Hz (25p/50p) upgrade available in U.S.? Does anyone know if Sony will offer an optional upgrade to add 25p/50p capability for those in the US?

June 13th, 2011, 07:14 AM	#2
Bart Walczak Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Warsaw/Poland Posts: 716	Re: The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof” Adam, look for NX70E model for 50p capability. __________________ Creative Impatience - The Solace of Simple Solutions. A few useful plugins for Adobe users, and my remarks on the tools and the craft in general.

June 13th, 2011, 04:32 PM	#3
Adam Palomer Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Summit, NJ Posts: 169	Re: The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof” My main interest is due to the light flicker that 30p camcorders encounter when shooting under 50Hz lighting. For travel, it would be nice to have that capability. Can the flickering lights problem be solved by simply adjusting the shutter speed on 30P cameras.

June 15th, 2011, 08:40 AM	#5
Dave Mercer Major Player Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lake Atitlan, Guatemala Posts: 346	Re: 50Hz (25p/50p) upgrade available in U.S.? I live in NTSC land but shoot largely for a PAL broadcaster. However, would be nice to have the option to shoot for NTSC broadcaster as well. I've sent an email to Sony Canada about firmware upgrades, cost, etc but have yet to hear back.