PAL/NTSC question

Philip Gioja · October 24th, 2007, 08:40 AM

I'm working on a project with the A1 - shooting in 60i (NTSC) here in the US. I need to send the footage to Denmark where they use 50i (PAL). I know I can upgrade my camera to shoot PAL, which I might do, but I need to know if I can send him test footage shot in 60i and have him be able to playback or capture from his camera.

Anyone know the answer to this? Thanks...

Matthew Amirkhani · October 24th, 2007, 11:07 AM

Hi Philip,

As long as your friend's camera has the both PAL/NTSC capabilities then there is no problem, otherwise the answer is NO.

Matthew

David Chia · October 24th, 2007, 11:30 AM

because you are shooting in 60i and not 24f, I'm sure he might be able to find a Sony Z1 that can play your footage.

Jerome Marot · October 24th, 2007, 12:53 PM

A PAL canon A1 will not play NTSC material. Most if not all Sony camcorders will play PAL and NTSC material (but only record in their format of choice).

October 24th, 2007, 08:40 AM	#1
Philip Gioja Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Piper City, IL Posts: 350	PAL/NTSC question - A1 I'm working on a project with the A1 - shooting in 60i (NTSC) here in the US. I need to send the footage to Denmark where they use 50i (PAL). I know I can upgrade my camera to shoot PAL, which I might do, but I need to know if I can send him test footage shot in 60i and have him be able to playback or capture from his camera. Anyone know the answer to this? Thanks...

October 24th, 2007, 11:07 AM	#2
Matthew Amirkhani Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 279	Hi Philip, As long as your friend's camera has the both PAL/NTSC capabilities then there is no problem, otherwise the answer is NO. Matthew __________________ Canon XHA1, Brevis 35mm, Manfrotto 028,501,Vegas Pro 10e

October 24th, 2007, 11:30 AM	#3
David Chia Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 427	because you are shooting in 60i and not 24f, I'm sure he might be able to find a Sony Z1 that can play your footage.

October 24th, 2007, 12:53 PM	#4
Jerome Marot Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Munich (Germany) Posts: 107 Images: 4	A PAL canon A1 will not play NTSC material. Most if not all Sony camcorders will play PAL and NTSC material (but only record in their format of choice).