Recording Mode: SP vs. LP at DVinfo.net

Linda Schodowsky · April 2nd, 2004, 03:30 PM

Hi Guys...

My VX2000 as SP set as a default, but I'm wondering... which of the two is better, and why.

Also, what are your preferences, and why?

Frank Granovski · April 2nd, 2004, 03:35 PM

SP is the mode you want. Why? the tape runs faster, less chance for dropouts.

Keith Loh · April 2nd, 2004, 03:45 PM

LP runs longer. Useful for events that require continuous recording. But the quality won't be there. Use SP if recording something that you will edit later.

Ken Tanaka · April 2nd, 2004, 03:46 PM

Indeed.

More tape used to record data = less chance for a tape aberration to cause a boink.

Fewer boinks = happier shooter

Happier shooter = happier viewers.

As a side, but related, note this is where Sony's DVCAM stakes its claim to "reliability". That is, DVCAM cameras and decks, when recording in DVCAM, roll the tape even faster than the standard SP mode speed of DV. That's why you'll only get around 40 mins. of DVCAM recording time on a cassette rated for 60 mins. of normal SP recording.

Your trivia for the day.

Frank Granovski · April 2nd, 2004, 04:32 PM

Don't forget Pana's pro DV format. It's even got a wider track than DVCAM. :-))

Mike Rehmus · April 2nd, 2004, 05:54 PM

Do you mean Digital-S or D-9, Frank?

Ken Tanaka · April 2nd, 2004, 05:59 PM

Or DVCPRO?

April 2nd, 2004, 03:30 PM	#1
Linda Schodowsky Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Berea, Ohio Posts: 139	Recording Mode: SP vs. LP Hi Guys... My VX2000 as SP set as a default, but I'm wondering... which of the two is better, and why. Also, what are your preferences, and why?

April 2nd, 2004, 03:45 PM	#3
Keith Loh Air China Pilot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 2,389	LP runs longer. Useful for events that require continuous recording. But the quality won't be there. Use SP if recording something that you will edit later. __________________ -- Visit http://www.KeithLoh.com \| stuff about living in Vancouver \| My Flickr photo gallery

April 2nd, 2004, 03:46 PM	#4
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Indeed. More tape used to record data = less chance for a tape aberration to cause a boink. Fewer boinks = happier shooter Happier shooter = happier viewers. As a side, but related, note this is where Sony's DVCAM stakes its claim to "reliability". That is, DVCAM cameras and decks, when recording in DVCAM, roll the tape even faster than the standard SP mode speed of DV. That's why you'll only get around 40 mins. of DVCAM recording time on a cassette rated for 60 mins. of normal SP recording. Your trivia for the day. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

April 2nd, 2004, 05:54 PM	#6
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	Do you mean Digital-S or D-9, Frank? __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

April 2nd, 2004, 05:59 PM	#7
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Or DVCPRO? __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

April 2nd, 2004, 03:35 PM	#2
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	SP is the mode you want. Why? the tape runs faster, less chance for dropouts.

April 2nd, 2004, 04:32 PM	#5
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Don't forget Pana's pro DV format. It's even got a wider track than DVCAM. :-))