I know the EX1 can output HDV (25mbit) via Firewire/iLink, but I was wondering if it can also output full resolution HQ mode (35mbit) via Firewire/iLink too?

I ask because I'm wondering if the EX1 can be connected to a PDW-F75 deck to export the original 35mbit compressed video to a Professional Disc, also at 35mbit, using Firewire/iLink to transport the original data without decompressing to HDSDI?

Anyone know if this is possible? There is much written and said about 25mbit HDV, but I am more interested in the full 1920x1080 35mbit HQ.

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Susan ~

No it's not possible on the 70 or 75. To even do the live streaming of the 25mbit HDV stream you need the optional TS card installed, the card is the PDBK-102 card. Then you can play the 1440x1080 25mbit stream to / from an HDV recorder. Sony describes it as such:

Allows 25 Mb/s HDV stream (MPEG-2 TS) to be input and output between the PDW-F70/F30 decks and an HDV device *Only one of the PDBK-102, PDBK-103 or PDBK-104 boards can be installed at any one time

I know the EX1 can output HDV (25mbit) via Firewire/iLink, but I was wondering if it can also output full resolution HQ mode (35mbit) via Firewire/iLink too?

I ask because I'm wondering if the EX1 can be connected to a PDW-F75 deck to export the original 35mbit compressed video to a Professional Disc, also at 35mbit, using Firewire/iLink to transport the original data without decompressing to HDSDI?

Anyone know if this is possible? There is much written and said about 25mbit HDV, but I am more interested in the full 1920x1080 35mbit HQ.

The iLink connector is only active when the EX1 is in 25mbit mode.

It would be nice if there was a 35mbit option but there isn't. :(