Question about Tape Decks vs. Cameras at DVinfo.net

Paul Reichelt · May 6th, 2006, 02:32 PM

Relatively simply question. Right now I've got an Older ZR45 and a GL2. I don't wish to use my GL2 to upload the tape (don't wish to wear the tapeheads down), and would prefer to use the ZR45 assuming the quality would be the same.

From what I've heard it shouldn't be an issue, just verifying though that the "quality of the transfer from the ZR45 will be the same as transferring from any other device?".

I'd assume so, but figure I should give it a go before I go pick up the necessary equipment to get my ZR back in working order.

Chris Hurd · May 6th, 2006, 11:12 PM

Without a doubt this is the single most frequently asked question on this forum.

The quality of the transfer from the ZR45 will be the same as transferring from any other device.

Paul Reichelt · May 7th, 2006, 02:25 PM

Sorry Chris, I was expecting that would be the case, but a quick look down the frontpage didn't yield anything.

Thanks, Appreciate it.

Alex Thames · May 7th, 2006, 08:48 PM

A general note: it seems that non-HDV cameras cannot be used in capturing HDV footage. So I can't take a Mini-DV tape that has my Sony HVR-A1U footage on it (in HDV mode) and use a Panasonic DVX-100 during capturing.

Chris Hurd · May 8th, 2006, 02:10 PM

That's right, Alex. If the tape has HDV recorded to it, then you'll need an HDV camcorder (or deck) to play it.

May 6th, 2006, 02:32 PM	#1
Paul Reichelt Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 36	Question about Tape Decks vs. Cameras Relatively simply question. Right now I've got an Older ZR45 and a GL2. I don't wish to use my GL2 to upload the tape (don't wish to wear the tapeheads down), and would prefer to use the ZR45 assuming the quality would be the same. From what I've heard it shouldn't be an issue, just verifying though that the "quality of the transfer from the ZR45 will be the same as transferring from any other device?". I'd assume so, but figure I should give it a go before I go pick up the necessary equipment to get my ZR back in working order.

May 6th, 2006, 11:12 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Without a doubt this is the single most frequently asked question on this forum. The quality of the transfer from the ZR45 will be the same as transferring from any other device. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

May 8th, 2006, 02:10 PM	#5
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	That's right, Alex. If the tape has HDV recorded to it, then you'll need an HDV camcorder (or deck) to play it. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

May 7th, 2006, 02:25 PM	#3
Paul Reichelt Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 36	Sorry Chris, I was expecting that would be the case, but a quick look down the frontpage didn't yield anything. Thanks, Appreciate it.

May 7th, 2006, 08:48 PM	#4
Alex Thames Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New York Posts: 508	A general note: it seems that non-HDV cameras cannot be used in capturing HDV footage. So I can't take a Mini-DV tape that has my Sony HVR-A1U footage on it (in HDV mode) and use a Panasonic DVX-100 during capturing.