Memory Stick Mattes

Stylianos Moschapidakis · May 3rd, 2005, 05:38 AM

John, thank you for replying.

A 128MB stick should be enough for my needs, though it would be nice if the pd150 could accept the new 512MB Pro or the 1GB cards.

Josh Barker · July 27th, 2005, 04:42 PM

Okay, I was wondering for the memory mix mode on the VX2000, I know that 16:9 mode on the VX2000 reduces resolution greatly. Sooo I made a matte for memory mix: 640x360 (1.78:1 or 16:9). Is this the correct dimensions for a 16:9 matte?

Thanks!
Josh

Mike Coco · March 18th, 2006, 12:20 PM

I bought a Lexar 512mb memory stick pro for the Pd170 and all I can get is a "memory stick error" message. I can't use it, erase it or format it.
Is the stick incompatable, defective, or is 512 larger than the camera will accept?

Thanks, mike

Mike Coco · March 18th, 2006, 01:18 PM

I just tried the stick in a Panasonic that I bought to use as a capture deck and it works fine so I assume the stick is OK.
I guess I will try another brand in the pd170.
I hope it is not the camera (2 days old!)
Any ideas appreciated.

Mike Coco · March 18th, 2006, 02:42 PM

Oh Shoot^&^$*@#,

I went to Sears and bought a Sony Memory Stick Duo.
I am getting the same error message.
Is there a setting that I am missing???
I hate to think that a brand new pd170 (B&h) is defective.
I have not even put a tape in it yet.
I guess I'll try that.

mike (about to cry) Coco

Mike Coco · March 18th, 2006, 07:37 PM

Well, I'm back again.
Prior to using the memory stick to capture a still image (using it similiar to a digital camera) is it necessary to do any type of setup in the menu or do you just put in the stick, set the camera to memory and take a picture??

Am I misunderstanding the purpose of the memory stick? I assume that it lets me use the pd170 like I use my Nikon D70 to take a "snapshot".

As soon as I insert the stick and turn the camera on the memory position, I get the error message mentioned in my previous post.

mike

Mike Rehmus · March 18th, 2006, 08:13 PM

What does Sony say in the 170 manual about the proper style of stick to use?
My 150 only uses the original sticks as far as I know. No Pro, no large sticks (128 Mbytes works OK).

I guess the days are gone when they would include a stick with the camera.

Mike Coco · March 18th, 2006, 08:25 PM

The book says that both sticks I tried are compatable. The second, as I stated is a Sony.
I still think there is something I need to do, maybe a setting, to make it ready.
Am I correct that the pd170 can be used like a digital photo camera?

Don Bloom · March 18th, 2006, 08:41 PM

Are you putting the switch on the right rear of the camera into CAMERA>MEMORY mode? I do not believe you can take a still pic with the camera set in any other way.
Just asking the obvious.
Don

Mike Coco · March 18th, 2006, 08:49 PM

Thanks Don.
Yes, as soon as I put the switch in the memory position, the camera beeps and flashes "memory stick error" message.

Mike Rehmus · March 18th, 2006, 09:00 PM

Have you tried formatting the stick with the camera? It may just be that it requires formatting.

The camera should save stills to tape as well. Puts about 6 seconds of still image onto the tape if the 170 is like my 150.

Mike Coco · March 18th, 2006, 09:23 PM

Mike, I can't format the stick either. Attempting to format gives the error message as well.

Mike Rehmus · March 18th, 2006, 09:31 PM

Call Sony Pro Support on Monday.

Call B&H and tell them you want a replacement camera if Sony concludes that the camera is indeed faulty.

Don't wait, you only have 7 days with B&H to exchange. Otherwise you'll have to ship it to Sony and wait about 2 weeks to get it back.

Mike Coco · March 18th, 2006, 09:47 PM

Thanks Mike.
I am going to call B&H tomorrow. Some of the guys there seem very knowledgible on the pd170.
I wondered if the Sony pro line was available 24/7.

Leslie Wand · March 18th, 2006, 10:24 PM

just to jump in this thread - has anyone tried using the insert logo feature from graphic on stick?

leslie

ps. have used a couple of different sticks in my 170, all seemed to work fine. other than the above, don't really see any use for 'em though. capture still to tape works fine for me....

May 3rd, 2005, 05:38 AM	#46
Stylianos Moschapidakis Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cambridge, MA/Crete, Greece Posts: 189	John, thank you for replying. A 128MB stick should be enough for my needs, though it would be nice if the pd150 could accept the new 512MB Pro or the 1GB cards. __________________ Stelios G.M.

July 27th, 2005, 04:42 PM	#47
Josh Barker New Boot Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 23	Memory Mix matte Okay, I was wondering for the memory mix mode on the VX2000, I know that 16:9 mode on the VX2000 reduces resolution greatly. Sooo I made a matte for memory mix: 640x360 (1.78:1 or 16:9). Is this the correct dimensions for a 16:9 matte? Thanks! Josh Last edited by Josh Barker; July 28th, 2005 at 10:32 AM.

March 18th, 2006, 12:20 PM	#48
Mike Coco Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 36	pd170 memory stick I bought a Lexar 512mb memory stick pro for the Pd170 and all I can get is a "memory stick error" message. I can't use it, erase it or format it. Is the stick incompatable, defective, or is 512 larger than the camera will accept? Thanks, mike

March 18th, 2006, 08:13 PM	#52
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	What does Sony say in the 170 manual about the proper style of stick to use? My 150 only uses the original sticks as far as I know. No Pro, no large sticks (128 Mbytes works OK). I guess the days are gone when they would include a stick with the camera. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

March 18th, 2006, 09:00 PM	#56
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	Have you tried formatting the stick with the camera? It may just be that it requires formatting. The camera should save stills to tape as well. Puts about 6 seconds of still image onto the tape if the 170 is like my 150. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

March 18th, 2006, 01:18 PM	#49
Mike Coco Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 36	I just tried the stick in a Panasonic that I bought to use as a capture deck and it works fine so I assume the stick is OK. I guess I will try another brand in the pd170. I hope it is not the camera (2 days old!) Any ideas appreciated.

March 18th, 2006, 02:42 PM	#50
Mike Coco Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 36	Oh Shoot^&^$*@#, I went to Sears and bought a Sony Memory Stick Duo. I am getting the same error message. Is there a setting that I am missing??? I hate to think that a brand new pd170 (B&h) is defective. I have not even put a tape in it yet. I guess I'll try that. mike (about to cry) Coco

March 18th, 2006, 07:37 PM	#51
Mike Coco Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 36	Well, I'm back again. Prior to using the memory stick to capture a still image (using it similiar to a digital camera) is it necessary to do any type of setup in the menu or do you just put in the stick, set the camera to memory and take a picture?? Am I misunderstanding the purpose of the memory stick? I assume that it lets me use the pd170 like I use my Nikon D70 to take a "snapshot". As soon as I insert the stick and turn the camera on the memory position, I get the error message mentioned in my previous post. mike

March 18th, 2006, 08:25 PM	#53
Mike Coco Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 36	The book says that both sticks I tried are compatable. The second, as I stated is a Sony. I still think there is something I need to do, maybe a setting, to make it ready. Am I correct that the pd170 can be used like a digital photo camera?

March 18th, 2006, 08:41 PM	#54
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	Are you putting the switch on the right rear of the camera into CAMERA>MEMORY mode? I do not believe you can take a still pic with the camera set in any other way. Just asking the obvious. Don

March 18th, 2006, 08:49 PM	#55
Mike Coco Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 36	Thanks Don. Yes, as soon as I put the switch in the memory position, the camera beeps and flashes "memory stick error" message.

March 18th, 2006, 09:23 PM	#57
Mike Coco Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 36	Mike, I can't format the stick either. Attempting to format gives the error message as well.

March 18th, 2006, 09:31 PM	#58
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	Call Sony Pro Support on Monday. Call B&H and tell them you want a replacement camera if Sony concludes that the camera is indeed faulty. Don't wait, you only have 7 days with B&H to exchange. Otherwise you'll have to ship it to Sony and wait about 2 weeks to get it back. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

March 18th, 2006, 09:47 PM	#59
Mike Coco Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 36	Thanks Mike. I am going to call B&H tomorrow. Some of the guys there seem very knowledgible on the pd170. I wondered if the Sony pro line was available 24/7. Last edited by Mike Coco; March 19th, 2006 at 01:26 PM.

March 18th, 2006, 10:24 PM	#60
Leslie Wand Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: upper hunter, australia Posts: 1,410	just to jump in this thread - has anyone tried using the insert logo feature from graphic on stick? leslie ps. have used a couple of different sticks in my 170, all seemed to work fine. other than the above, don't really see any use for 'em though. capture still to tape works fine for me....