New Sony HDV decks

Colin McFadden · February 22nd, 2006, 09:15 AM

So Sony released new HDV decks (see http://news.sel.sony.com/pressrelease/6491) - has anyone found more info than just the press release? Any chance they'll play Canon 24f or JVC 24p tapes? At least they look like proper decks now, so it's a good start if nothing else ...

Chris Hurd · February 22nd, 2006, 10:33 AM

Good question. So far as I can tell from the photos, looks like they'll both accept full-size cassettes as well as minis. Will put a query into Sony.

Paul Jefferies · February 22nd, 2006, 11:20 AM

The M15U looks like an upgrade of the DSR-11 Dvcam deck. It's a pity it still has that annoying front flap which has flimsy hinges and easily snaps off - maybe they have made the design more rigid?

Douglas Spotted Eagle · February 22nd, 2006, 11:33 AM

Whilst I've only seen pictures of these, I'll be launching these decks along with the XDCAM-HD cams in Montreal this weekend. I'll report back once I've played with them a bit.

If you're in Montreal, please come by and say "hello" at the Sony event!

David Saraceno · February 22nd, 2006, 12:21 PM

Anybody got a price on these?

And does anybody know if they've beefed up the transports?

Scott Hayes · February 22nd, 2006, 01:51 PM

hell yeah! I would take the M15U. Might be selling my DSR11 sooner
than anticipated. I bet it comes in MORE expensive the current deck.

John M. McCloskey · February 22nd, 2006, 03:01 PM

Any specs sheets on these decks anywhere? Do any of these decks have an SDI output? Thanks

Thomas Smet · February 22nd, 2006, 03:28 PM

Since the specs I have seen talk about upconverting 720p HDV to 1080i for component output I assume these decks will handle it the same as the current decks. The deck will play 720p HDV but only through analog.

I could be wrong but if they mention this as a point and not firewire that means it very well could be the same.

I have no idea what this means for Canon HDV-f formats.

Bill Taka · February 22nd, 2006, 03:55 PM

The Sony specs do mention different frame rate playback just 1080i. It looks like a lot of us will be waiting longer for 24/30 playback. Arghhhh. Sony was our last hope !!!!

February 22nd, 2006, 09:15 AM	#1
Colin McFadden Sponsor: divergent media Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 201	New Sony HDV decks - anyone know more? So Sony released new HDV decks (see http://news.sel.sony.com/pressrelease/6491) - has anyone found more info than just the press release? Any chance they'll play Canon 24f or JVC 24p tapes? At least they look like proper decks now, so it's a good start if nothing else ... __________________ Divergent Media Support www.divergentmedia.com

February 22nd, 2006, 10:33 AM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Good question. So far as I can tell from the photos, looks like they'll both accept full-size cassettes as well as minis. Will put a query into Sony. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

February 22nd, 2006, 11:33 AM	#4
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	Whilst I've only seen pictures of these, I'll be launching these decks along with the XDCAM-HD cams in Montreal this weekend. I'll report back once I've played with them a bit. If you're in Montreal, please come by and say "hello" at the Sony event! __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

February 22nd, 2006, 11:20 AM	#3
Paul Jefferies Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Croydon, England Posts: 277	The M15U looks like an upgrade of the DSR-11 Dvcam deck. It's a pity it still has that annoying front flap which has flimsy hinges and easily snaps off - maybe they have made the design more rigid?

February 22nd, 2006, 12:21 PM	#5
David Saraceno Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Inland Northwest Posts: 490	Anybody got a price on these? And does anybody know if they've beefed up the transports?

February 22nd, 2006, 01:51 PM	#6
Scott Hayes Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 692	hell yeah! I would take the M15U. Might be selling my DSR11 sooner than anticipated. I bet it comes in MORE expensive the current deck.

February 22nd, 2006, 03:01 PM	#7
John M. McCloskey Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: West Point, MS Posts: 313	Any specs sheets on these decks anywhere? Do any of these decks have an SDI output? Thanks

February 22nd, 2006, 03:28 PM	#8
Thomas Smet Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,719	Since the specs I have seen talk about upconverting 720p HDV to 1080i for component output I assume these decks will handle it the same as the current decks. The deck will play 720p HDV but only through analog. I could be wrong but if they mention this as a point and not firewire that means it very well could be the same. I have no idea what this means for Canon HDV-f formats.

February 22nd, 2006, 03:55 PM	#9
Bill Taka Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 82	The Sony specs do mention different frame rate playback just 1080i. It looks like a lot of us will be waiting longer for 24/30 playback. Arghhhh. Sony was our last hope !!!!