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Old January 28th, 2009, 06:34 PM   #1
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Pal - NTSC conversion

Has anyone in the UK had their Canon XH A1 firmware/hardware converted to shoot in NTSC, if so does it work, how much was it and where did you get it done.
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Old January 30th, 2009, 03:11 PM   #2
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1. Most probably.

2. Yes.

3. Don't know, ask Canon

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Old January 31st, 2009, 02:48 AM   #3
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Thank you, I will get in touch with Canon
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Old January 31st, 2009, 04:36 AM   #4
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bear in mind that you can pickup a used ntsc A1 for approx £1400.

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Old January 31st, 2009, 05:07 AM   #5
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Thanks Ian,

The reason I posted this question is because I was in the middle of an NTSC shoot (using my Sony PMW EX3) and the tripod collapsed. The camera hit the deck and lens is a total write off. I need to get the NTSC DVD project completed asap. The Canon will be away for about 10 days, which is too long for me, and I also want to continue shooting tapeless.

I have purchased a new lens for the Sony (£1050) and should be able to continue shooting on Wednesday. I will save the Canon for other PAL work

Thanks for your help
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Old February 1st, 2009, 02:55 PM   #6
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They charge $600 AUD for the conversion here in Oz...

Pretty steep for a software upgrade I reckon

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