Anybody using Bluetooth? at DVinfo.net

Vladimir Koifman · June 19th, 2003, 09:04 AM

I'm just curious, if anybody is actually using this strange feature. It looks like Sony conitues to push it, despite a lack of user enthusiasm:

http://www.commsdesign.com/story/OEG20030617S0036

Here is some blurb about future Bluetooth standard evolution:

http://www.commsdesign.com/story/OEG20030618S0035

Basically it states that after two more Bluetooth generations we might be able to transfer video to computer, finally. No mention when this happens though.

Rob Lohman · June 19th, 2003, 09:21 AM

Bluetooth is used in communication. To attach a wireless headset
to your cellphone for example. In theory it might be able to do
video transfers as well, but I have never heard of it before now.

Vladimir Koifman · June 19th, 2003, 10:00 AM

Rob, actually I meant Sony is integrating Bluetooth into video cameras now. I implied to ask if anybody of Sony camera owners is using this thing now, in its current incarnation in their cameras.

Patrick Grealy · June 23rd, 2003, 03:03 AM

I believe that this only applies to the TRV 950 as it is not present on the PDX10 !!

Jeff Farris · June 23rd, 2003, 07:55 AM

I had a brand new TRV-950. It developed a tape transport issue very early in its life and was exchanged for a PDX-10.

The Bluetooth thing looked to me to be a way for Sony to scam subscription money from their customers. Who would want to surf the internet from a 3 x 5 screen?

The elimination of an unwanted, unneeded feature was one of several reasons I opted to move up to the PDX-10

Dany Nativel · June 23rd, 2003, 11:05 AM

Can I use my Bluetooth headset with those BT enabled Sony cam so I can record comments while I'm filming ? ;)

Vladimir Koifman · June 24th, 2003, 09:08 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Dany Nativel : Can I use my Bluetooth headset with those BT enabled Sony cam so I can record comments while I'm filming ? ;) -->>>

No, I don't think you can. Actually, Sony very limited possible Bluetooth functions.

For example, they could make remote control operating via Bluetooth, rather than IR. Then remote could work without being in a line of sight to camera. This would be much more convenient, in my opinion.

Also, they could stream low-resolution video from LCD via bluetooth, so you can get it on your PDA or bluetooth-enabled cellphone.
This basically gives you detachable LCD display for framing in some tricky shooting positions, when LCD or viewfinder are inconvenient.

Instead Sony opted for a very limited gimmicky BT profiles with no actual value for the user (in my opinion).

June 19th, 2003, 09:04 AM	#1
Vladimir Koifman Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Israel Posts: 115	Anybody using Bluetooth? I'm just curious, if anybody is actually using this strange feature. It looks like Sony conitues to push it, despite a lack of user enthusiasm: http://www.commsdesign.com/story/OEG20030617S0036 Here is some blurb about future Bluetooth standard evolution: http://www.commsdesign.com/story/OEG20030618S0035 Basically it states that after two more Bluetooth generations we might be able to transfer video to computer, finally. No mention when this happens though.

June 19th, 2003, 09:21 AM	#2
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Bluetooth is used in communication. To attach a wireless headset to your cellphone for example. In theory it might be able to do video transfers as well, but I have never heard of it before now. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

June 23rd, 2003, 03:03 AM	#4
Patrick Grealy Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 90	I believe that this only applies to the TRV 950 as it is not present on the PDX10 !! __________________ Sony PDX10 by 2, DRS-11, Dual G5, FCX, DVDSP and Logic Plat. www.VarsityMusicVideo.com

June 23rd, 2003, 07:55 AM	#5
Jeff Farris Regular Crew Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 102	I had a brand new TRV-950. It developed a tape transport issue very early in its life and was exchanged for a PDX-10. The Bluetooth thing looked to me to be a way for Sony to scam subscription money from their customers. Who would want to surf the internet from a 3 x 5 screen? The elimination of an unwanted, unneeded feature was one of several reasons I opted to move up to the PDX-10 __________________ Jeff Farris

June 19th, 2003, 10:00 AM	#3
Vladimir Koifman Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Israel Posts: 115	Rob, actually I meant Sony is integrating Bluetooth into video cameras now. I implied to ask if anybody of Sony camera owners is using this thing now, in its current incarnation in their cameras.

June 23rd, 2003, 11:05 AM	#6
Dany Nativel Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Odenton, MD Posts: 106	Can I use my Bluetooth headset with those BT enabled Sony cam so I can record comments while I'm filming ? ;)

June 24th, 2003, 09:08 AM	#7
Vladimir Koifman Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Israel Posts: 115	<<<-- Originally posted by Dany Nativel : Can I use my Bluetooth headset with those BT enabled Sony cam so I can record comments while I'm filming ? ;) -->>> No, I don't think you can. Actually, Sony very limited possible Bluetooth functions. For example, they could make remote control operating via Bluetooth, rather than IR. Then remote could work without being in a line of sight to camera. This would be much more convenient, in my opinion. Also, they could stream low-resolution video from LCD via bluetooth, so you can get it on your PDA or bluetooth-enabled cellphone. This basically gives you detachable LCD display for framing in some tricky shooting positions, when LCD or viewfinder are inconvenient. Instead Sony opted for a very limited gimmicky BT profiles with no actual value for the user (in my opinion).