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Stelios Christofides
January 4th, 2009, 11:02 AM
When we speak of SD (Standard Definition) does this mean that the recording format is DV? or can we can it be any other format as well?

Stelios

Shaun Roemich
January 4th, 2009, 11:14 AM
SD can be any analog or digital format intended for NTSC, PAL or SECAM. 525 total TV lines (486 active) or 625 (576? active).

U-Matic, BetaSP, SX, DigiBeta, DVCPro, DV/DVCam, VHS, Hi-8 and more are all SD.

Bill Ravens
January 4th, 2009, 11:19 AM
DV is a subset of SD. There are other formats the fit into the SD category, however. For example NTSC DVD is SD.