FX1 and DVCAM playback at DVinfo.net

Michael Ruffin · November 29th, 2007, 01:46 PM

Hi All,

We were recently contacted by our wedding videographer to say that they were about to overwrite the tapes from our wedding and did we need another copy of the video. I asked if I could have it on the tapes it was recorded on (as I could edit it myself).

The tech guy said that it was recorded on DVCAM tape and wouldn't be able to playback in a normal DV camera..

I've got a FX1 and was wondering if anyone else has played back DVCAM tapes in this model? I did a search and found someone who said yes..but would like at least another answer before I tell them I want the tapes instead of a DVD copy...

Joe Lawry · November 29th, 2007, 02:38 PM

Yes, i've done it many times. It will work fine.

Colin Zhang · December 8th, 2007, 05:57 AM

In fact, it plays back on ANY Sony MiniDV-compatible camera. Just don't try it on any Canon's, 'cause it'll slow down the footage. I learned that lesson the hard way...

Andy Wilkinson · December 8th, 2007, 10:40 AM

Yep! As the guy says. DVDCAM tapes from V1 or PD150 play back just fine on my Sony HC1 (which is not a DVCAM).

The've been really good about compatibility amongst all their cams.

November 29th, 2007, 01:46 PM	#1
Michael Ruffin Tourist Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 3	FX1 and DVCAM playback Hi All, We were recently contacted by our wedding videographer to say that they were about to overwrite the tapes from our wedding and did we need another copy of the video. I asked if I could have it on the tapes it was recorded on (as I could edit it myself). The tech guy said that it was recorded on DVCAM tape and wouldn't be able to playback in a normal DV camera.. I've got a FX1 and was wondering if anyone else has played back DVCAM tapes in this model? I did a search and found someone who said yes..but would like at least another answer before I tell them I want the tapes instead of a DVD copy...

December 8th, 2007, 10:40 AM	#4
Andy Wilkinson Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 2,853	Yep! As the guy says. DVDCAM tapes from V1 or PD150 play back just fine on my Sony HC1 (which is not a DVCAM). The've been really good about compatibility amongst all their cams. __________________ Andy K Wilkinson - https://www.shootingimage.co.uk Cambridge (UK) Corporate Video Production

November 29th, 2007, 02:38 PM	#2
Joe Lawry Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 418	Yes, i've done it many times. It will work fine.

December 8th, 2007, 05:57 AM	#3
Colin Zhang Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: beijing/mississauga Posts: 123	In fact, it plays back on ANY Sony MiniDV-compatible camera. Just don't try it on any Canon's, 'cause it'll slow down the footage. I learned that lesson the hard way...