Capturing xha1 60i format with HV30 at DVinfo.net

Travis Fadler · April 29th, 2009, 02:05 PM

I'm capturing xha1 60i footage with an HV30 which doesn't have a 60i mode. The footage looks good but would it be any different if I were capturing from the xha1? Using firewire.

Joel Peregrine · April 29th, 2009, 03:11 PM

Hi Travis,

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Originally Posted by Travis Fadler

I'm capturing xha1 60i footage with an HV30 which doesn't have a 60i mode. The footage looks good but would it be any different if I were capturing from the xha1? Using firewire.

There would be absolutely no difference if you're capturing HDV. There isn't any difference in the captured file quality, structure or how the computer will see it. The only thing I haven't tested is whether or not there is a difference in the quality of A1 footage when capturing with either the HV30 or A1 and you're downconverting it to SD. I'd guess they are the exact same quality in that case too, but I can't say for sure.

Bill Pryor · April 29th, 2009, 06:22 PM

Doesn't have 60i? That's what it shoots, as well as pulldown 24p and 30p.

Travis Fadler · April 29th, 2009, 07:29 PM

The menu of my HV30 only shows 24p and 30p, no 60i. I use it as my b camera and deck, should probably RTFM!

Brian Lakusta · April 29th, 2009, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travis Fadler

The menu of my HV30 only shows 24p and 30p, no 60i. I use it as my b camera and deck, should probably RTFM!

I have a HV20 but not used it since last year. I have 60i in it so think you should have it with a HV30. There is a setting to change to go from 24p (30p-I don't have ) to 60i so read more... you should have 60i too.

But I could be wrong.

RTFM ... lol.

Bill Pryor · April 30th, 2009, 10:02 AM

It does. As you said, recording mode can be changed in the menu.

April 29th, 2009, 02:05 PM	#1
Travis Fadler Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sullivan, MO Posts: 26	Capturing xha1 60i format with HV30 I'm capturing xha1 60i footage with an HV30 which doesn't have a 60i mode. The footage looks good but would it be any different if I were capturing from the xha1? Using firewire.

April 29th, 2009, 06:22 PM	#3
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	Doesn't have 60i? That's what it shoots, as well as pulldown 24p and 30p. Last edited by Bill Pryor; April 30th, 2009 at 10:02 AM.

April 29th, 2009, 07:29 PM	#4
Travis Fadler Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sullivan, MO Posts: 26	The menu of my HV30 only shows 24p and 30p, no 60i. I use it as my b camera and deck, should probably RTFM!

April 30th, 2009, 10:02 AM	#6
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	It does. As you said, recording mode can be changed in the menu.