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Old February 9th, 2006, 12:03 AM   #1
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4:3 in HD

I was looking at specs and the brochure that came out at DV Expo and noticed this fine print:

"Both 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios are supported in SD, 16:9 only in HD."

I know of course that HD is 16:9 native. I'm wondering, in the event that one would have to record HD and protect for 4:3, how the HVX handles this. Are there 4:3 guides or would I have to just "guesstimate" the framing? It's not a deal-breaker or anything-- just curious.
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Old February 9th, 2006, 12:09 AM   #2
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Hi Matt, yes there are 4:3 guides for framing! In fact there are guides and overlays for just about everything.
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Old February 9th, 2006, 12:13 AM   #3
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In fact there are guides and overlays for just about everything.
Really?! 1:85 and 2:35 as well? I thought Panny left that feature out.
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Old February 9th, 2006, 12:28 AM   #4
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Have you read through the operator's manual?

Download link is at http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=57647
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Old February 9th, 2006, 12:38 AM   #5
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Yep, I did a keyword search as well. Didn't see anything about frame guides. Maybe I missed something...
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Old February 9th, 2006, 01:10 AM   #6
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There are frame guidelines for 90% safe zone and for 4:3 framing. No 1.85 or 2.35 markings...
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