Sony FX1 Playback on non-HD set?? at DVinfo.net

Jack Wheeler · February 1st, 2005, 07:11 AM

Can the FX1 record in HD, but then still be viewed on normal NTSC? This is important for me, as I travel more than half the month and do not have access to HD sets on the road. (Hobbyist!)

I know that I won't see HD quality, and that is fine, because I will when I return home!

Anything else that I should consider? I have already ordered Final Cut HD Express. (Will I be able to burn a HD DVD and then watch it as a normal NTSC disc too? ? ?)

Thanks

Steven White · February 1st, 2005, 08:58 AM

The FX1 has component outputs for both 1080/480i, as well as a composite 480i output (RCA adaptors). Along firewire it also can do a DV-downconvert in camera such that footage can be edited as DV on any non-HD ready system.

You won't have any trouble getting it to play back on somone's TV - provided it has video inputs.

-Steve

Jack Wheeler · February 1st, 2005, 10:52 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Steven White : The FX1 has component outputs for both 1080/480i, as well as a composite 480i output (RCA adaptors). Along firewire it also can do a DV-downconvert in camera such that footage can be edited as DV on any non-HD ready system.

You won't have any trouble getting it to play back on somone's TV - provided it has video inputs.

-Steve -->>>

So, that means that the composite output is standard def? (s-video too?) Or, do I have to downconvert through firewire first?

Steven White · February 1st, 2005, 10:56 AM

The composite out is standard def. The cam also has S-video out... I just haven't had the chance to use it, so it didn't come to mind.

-Steve

February 1st, 2005, 07:11 AM	#1
Jack Wheeler New Boot Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 16	Sony FX1 Playback on non-HD set?? Can the FX1 record in HD, but then still be viewed on normal NTSC? This is important for me, as I travel more than half the month and do not have access to HD sets on the road. (Hobbyist!) I know that I won't see HD quality, and that is fine, because I will when I return home! Anything else that I should consider? I have already ordered Final Cut HD Express. (Will I be able to burn a HD DVD and then watch it as a normal NTSC disc too? ? ?) Thanks

February 1st, 2005, 08:58 AM	#2
Steven White Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 547	The FX1 has component outputs for both 1080/480i, as well as a composite 480i output (RCA adaptors). Along firewire it also can do a DV-downconvert in camera such that footage can be edited as DV on any non-HD ready system. You won't have any trouble getting it to play back on somone's TV - provided it has video inputs. -Steve

February 1st, 2005, 10:52 AM	#3
Jack Wheeler New Boot Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 16	<<<-- Originally posted by Steven White : The FX1 has component outputs for both 1080/480i, as well as a composite 480i output (RCA adaptors). Along firewire it also can do a DV-downconvert in camera such that footage can be edited as DV on any non-HD ready system. You won't have any trouble getting it to play back on somone's TV - provided it has video inputs. -Steve -->>> So, that means that the composite output is standard def? (s-video too?) Or, do I have to downconvert through firewire first?

February 1st, 2005, 10:56 AM	#4
Steven White Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 547	The composite out is standard def. The cam also has S-video out... I just haven't had the chance to use it, so it didn't come to mind. -Steve