Urgent enquiry - DVX-100A at DVinfo.net

Robbie Dorward · October 30th, 2006, 04:27 PM

Hey guys,

I've been a member for a while, but although i read your stuff a lot of the time, i rarely post, so can i take this opportunity to thank you all for posting such ensightful & useful info on here. Now to the brunt of it. I'm doing a video project at uni, which has to be shot within the next 2 months. I had bought a dvx100A from a bloke on ebay (i live in the UK), sold my car and everything to pay for it, now he refuses to send because he received a higher offer after the auction ended. Anyway, I'm looking to buy one from the states, and just to clarify, the whole NTSC/PAL thing doesnt matter for me because it shoots 24fps. Am i right? Will i still be able to edit using UK software? Many thanks guys!

Best Regards

Rob

Benjamin Hill · October 30th, 2006, 08:15 PM

Rob, buy a PAL video camera.

Saturnin Kondratiew · October 30th, 2006, 10:34 PM

yah..dont get ntsc.. pal only bro!

Dino Santoro · October 31st, 2006, 09:19 AM

I agree buy pal. Also, try to buy locally and in person if possible.

Robbie Dorward · October 31st, 2006, 11:20 AM

I thought the dvx100a was universal? As in neither pal nor NTSC? Is this wrong then? Cheers.

Dino Santoro · October 31st, 2006, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbie Dorward

I thought the dvx100a was universal? As in neither pal nor NTSC? Is this wrong then? Cheers.

The dvx100a will either be NTSC or PAL. The reason for this is that North america and Europe have different electrical outputs.

Benjamin Hill · October 31st, 2006, 02:38 PM

Rob, you might be thinking of the high-definition specification which is neither PAL nor NTSC. I believe there are some HDV cameras that are both PAL & NTSC, you might look into that if you need something for both continents. Either way I recommend you purchase a camera locally, especially if you are getting a used one.

Noel Evans · November 7th, 2006, 06:16 AM

Sorry but last two posts are inaccurate.

PAL and NTSC ARE different htz rating NTSC 60 Pal 50, but the underlying factor is how the image is dealt with on local TV standards.

HD is still PAL and NTSC, Pal 50i NTSC 60i. The image is inherently large however and can usually cross borders without issue especially as a FCP user.

Robbie there is no UNIVERSAL camera. When your talking about PAL land you will always be in 25fps for film and NTSC land 24fps for film. Video cameras with thier filmic 24p or 25p work the same.

But absolutely buy PAL if your in PAL land.

Benjamin Hill · November 29th, 2006, 08:27 PM

Noel, referring to HD as PAL or NTSC is not accurate since PAL and NTSC refer to analog standard definition systems. There is, however, 50Hz HD and 60Hz HD as you point out, but they are not technically PAL or NTSC.

Peter Jefferson · November 30th, 2006, 03:32 AM

if u won the cam on ebay, then u are legally entitled to buy it, it is a BINDING contract, contact ebay and make a complaint.

as for PAL and NTSZC, when in PAL land, do as the PALians do...

October 30th, 2006, 04:27 PM	#1
Robbie Dorward Tourist Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4	Urgent enquiry - DVX-100A Hey guys, I've been a member for a while, but although i read your stuff a lot of the time, i rarely post, so can i take this opportunity to thank you all for posting such ensightful & useful info on here. Now to the brunt of it. I'm doing a video project at uni, which has to be shot within the next 2 months. I had bought a dvx100A from a bloke on ebay (i live in the UK), sold my car and everything to pay for it, now he refuses to send because he received a higher offer after the auction ended. Anyway, I'm looking to buy one from the states, and just to clarify, the whole NTSC/PAL thing doesnt matter for me because it shoots 24fps. Am i right? Will i still be able to edit using UK software? Many thanks guys! Best Regards Rob

October 30th, 2006, 08:15 PM	#2
Benjamin Hill Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Iowa City, Iowa Posts: 670	Rob, buy a PAL video camera. __________________ youtube.com/benhillmedia linkedin.com/in/benhillmedia

October 30th, 2006, 10:34 PM	#3
Saturnin Kondratiew Major Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: vancouver Posts: 310	yah..dont get ntsc.. pal only bro! __________________ My documentaries - http://www.asphaltjunkiez.com

October 31st, 2006, 02:38 PM	#7
Benjamin Hill Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Iowa City, Iowa Posts: 670	Rob, you might be thinking of the high-definition specification which is neither PAL nor NTSC. I believe there are some HDV cameras that are both PAL & NTSC, you might look into that if you need something for both continents. Either way I recommend you purchase a camera locally, especially if you are getting a used one. __________________ youtube.com/benhillmedia linkedin.com/in/benhillmedia

November 29th, 2006, 08:27 PM	#9
Benjamin Hill Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Iowa City, Iowa Posts: 670	Noel, referring to HD as PAL or NTSC is not accurate since PAL and NTSC refer to analog standard definition systems. There is, however, 50Hz HD and 60Hz HD as you point out, but they are not technically PAL or NTSC. __________________ youtube.com/benhillmedia linkedin.com/in/benhillmedia

October 31st, 2006, 09:19 AM	#4
Dino Santoro Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Canada Posts: 82	I agree buy pal. Also, try to buy locally and in person if possible.

October 31st, 2006, 11:20 AM	#5
Robbie Dorward Tourist Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4	I thought the dvx100a was universal? As in neither pal nor NTSC? Is this wrong then? Cheers.

November 7th, 2006, 06:16 AM	#8
Noel Evans Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 157	Sorry but last two posts are inaccurate. PAL and NTSC ARE different htz rating NTSC 60 Pal 50, but the underlying factor is how the image is dealt with on local TV standards. HD is still PAL and NTSC, Pal 50i NTSC 60i. The image is inherently large however and can usually cross borders without issue especially as a FCP user. Robbie there is no UNIVERSAL camera. When your talking about PAL land you will always be in 25fps for film and NTSC land 24fps for film. Video cameras with thier filmic 24p or 25p work the same. But absolutely buy PAL if your in PAL land.

November 30th, 2006, 03:32 AM	#10
Peter Jefferson Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aus Posts: 3,884	if u won the cam on ebay, then u are legally entitled to buy it, it is a BINDING contract, contact ebay and make a complaint. as for PAL and NTSZC, when in PAL land, do as the PALians do...