PD170 DVCAM Question at DVinfo.net

Hugh DiMauro · October 27th, 2004, 02:31 PM

I might have misunderstood the PD170 manual. When deciding between DVCAM vs SP mode, is it a one time permanent decision when first setting up the camera or can I switch back and forth between the two modes as my project dictates?

I know.. a dumb question.

Wayne Orr · October 27th, 2004, 03:42 PM

Not a dumb question at all. Unless someone comes up with a great reason not to, I say, switch away.

I usually shoot dvcam for projects where I know I will want timecode for post. Then again, they extra time shooting in dv mode can be a benefit.

OTOH, there are a few purists who swear they can see a difference between the formats. Never put them to the test, however, so I can't say for sure.

Wayne Orr, SOC

Mike Rehmus · October 28th, 2004, 12:56 AM

Are those the same purists that claim that they can hear the difference when they use the Oxygen-free expensive audio cables?

Tom Hardwick · October 28th, 2004, 03:32 AM

Very same ones Mike. I can't even tell if the milk's gone off, but my softie kids won't eat a yoghurt if it's even approaching it's sell-by date.

Hugh DiMauro · October 28th, 2004, 07:52 AM

I checked it out this morning. It's switchable, back and forth. Thanks for your responses.

Mike Hanlon · October 28th, 2004, 12:52 PM

Yes you can, of course, switch between DV and DVCAM, but the manual does say to not do this on the same tape since the timecode can get screwed up when going from one to the other.

Mike.

October 27th, 2004, 02:31 PM	#1
Hugh DiMauro Trustee Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,205	PD170 DVCAM Question I might have misunderstood the PD170 manual. When deciding between DVCAM vs SP mode, is it a one time permanent decision when first setting up the camera or can I switch back and forth between the two modes as my project dictates? I know.. a dumb question. __________________ Interesting, if true. And interesting anyway.

October 27th, 2004, 03:42 PM	#2
Wayne Orr Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northridge Ca Posts: 734	Not a dumb question at all. Unless someone comes up with a great reason not to, I say, switch away. I usually shoot dvcam for projects where I know I will want timecode for post. Then again, they extra time shooting in dv mode can be a benefit. OTOH, there are a few purists who swear they can see a difference between the formats. Never put them to the test, however, so I can't say for sure. Wayne Orr, SOC __________________ Wayne If it was easy, they'd get a relative to do it.

October 28th, 2004, 12:56 AM	#3
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	Are those the same purists that claim that they can hear the difference when they use the Oxygen-free expensive audio cables? __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

October 28th, 2004, 07:52 AM	#5
Hugh DiMauro Trustee Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,205	I checked it out this morning. It's switchable, back and forth. Thanks for your responses. __________________ Interesting, if true. And interesting anyway.

October 28th, 2004, 12:52 PM	#6
Mike Hanlon Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 180	Yes you can, of course, switch between DV and DVCAM, but the manual does say to not do this on the same tape since the timecode can get screwed up when going from one to the other. Mike. __________________ VM Productions

October 28th, 2004, 03:32 AM	#4
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	Very same ones Mike. I can't even tell if the milk's gone off, but my softie kids won't eat a yoghurt if it's even approaching it's sell-by date.