HV20 Play Sony HVR-A1U Tapes? at DVinfo.net

Rob Gregory-Browne · August 21st, 2007, 03:45 PM

My Sony HVR-A1U's firewire port has died. I'm told it'll cost me over a thousand to have it fixed. At that price, I figured I might as well by an HV20 instead. I've always preferred Canon's cameras anyway.

I see that the Canon is HD v2. Does this mean it'll play my recorded Sony HD tapes?

Jim Miller · August 21st, 2007, 04:21 PM

I used to own a Sony A1u but sold it to buy the Canon A1 and HV20.

No problem playing back the Sony tapes on the HV20. Works perfectly.

BTW, the HV20 is a fine little camera too

Rob Gregory-Browne · August 21st, 2007, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Miller

I used to own a Sony A1u but sold it to buy the Canon A1 and HV20.

No problem playing back the Sony tapes on the HV20. Works perfectly.

BTW, the HV20 is a fine little camera too

Thanks, Jim. Good to know I can use the A1u as a backup and not have to get it fixed.

David Delaney · August 26th, 2007, 10:48 AM

Rob,

I just sent my HC1 with the same firewire problem to Mack Cameras - cost $225.00 plus the estimate and the shipping - all told under $300.00. It might be worth doing if you really want the camera working in full order.

August 21st, 2007, 03:45 PM	#1
Rob Gregory-Browne Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 107	HV20 Play Sony HVR-A1U Tapes? My Sony HVR-A1U's firewire port has died. I'm told it'll cost me over a thousand to have it fixed. At that price, I figured I might as well by an HV20 instead. I've always preferred Canon's cameras anyway. I see that the Canon is HD v2. Does this mean it'll play my recorded Sony HD tapes?

August 21st, 2007, 04:21 PM	#2
Jim Miller Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa,Florida Posts: 236	I used to own a Sony A1u but sold it to buy the Canon A1 and HV20. No problem playing back the Sony tapes on the HV20. Works perfectly. BTW, the HV20 is a fine little camera too

August 26th, 2007, 10:48 AM	#4
David Delaney Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Niagara Ontario Canada Posts: 1,121	Rob, I just sent my HC1 with the same firewire problem to Mack Cameras - cost $225.00 plus the estimate and the shipping - all told under $300.00. It might be worth doing if you really want the camera working in full order.