DV Compatability in UK? at DVinfo.net

Steve Fuller · June 23rd, 2005, 09:27 AM

Hi,

Just wondering if i bought a DV or HD cam in the Far East (Hong Kong/Singapore etc) would it be compatible to use in the UK (on computer editing software/playback on tv/dvd player)?

Thanks!

Paulo Figueiredo · June 23rd, 2005, 09:46 AM

two things can be incompatible: ac power (110v/220v) and video signal type (PAL/NTSC)

from what I can see (not sure of this) any former british colony uses PAL and you can always get an AC adapter for your country (its just the dc thats gets into the camera that counts here).

just be careful when buying to check f it is NTSC or PAL

edit: one thing that crossed my mind: is china NTSC or PAL? they are (or will be) the largest market out there and that might be good for us in PAL land...anyone knows this one?

Benjamin Durin · June 23rd, 2005, 10:48 AM

China is PAL, as well is Hong Kong.
I bought a Panasonic GS400 (PAL) in Hong Kong and the AC adaptor is 110-240V 50/60Hz. Three plugs were provided, one that works in Taiwan where I live now, one that would work in France, and one that could be for UK.

I see no reason why you couldn't buy a DV cam in Hong Kong !

Glenn Chan · June 23rd, 2005, 12:19 PM

Maybe check that the menus are English? I think they would be though.

Kyle Ringin · June 23rd, 2005, 09:56 PM

Most chargers now days are multi voltage/frequency compatible. At the worst it'd just be a case of buying the correct cable with the UK plug on it to plug into the charger.

Just check the charger says 110-250v 50-60Hz. I think you'll be right though, as long as it's a PAL camera.

Remember the warranty though. Is it back to base?

June 23rd, 2005, 09:27 AM	#1
Steve Fuller Tourist Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1	DV Compatability in UK? Hi, Just wondering if i bought a DV or HD cam in the Far East (Hong Kong/Singapore etc) would it be compatible to use in the UK (on computer editing software/playback on tv/dvd player)? Thanks!

June 23rd, 2005, 09:46 AM	#2
Paulo Figueiredo Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: mafra portugal Posts: 33	two things can be incompatible: ac power (110v/220v) and video signal type (PAL/NTSC) from what I can see (not sure of this) any former british colony uses PAL and you can always get an AC adapter for your country (its just the dc thats gets into the camera that counts here). just be careful when buying to check f it is NTSC or PAL edit: one thing that crossed my mind: is china NTSC or PAL? they are (or will be) the largest market out there and that might be good for us in PAL land...anyone knows this one?

June 23rd, 2005, 10:48 AM	#3
Benjamin Durin Major Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Taipei, Taiwan Posts: 212	China is PAL, as well is Hong Kong. I bought a Panasonic GS400 (PAL) in Hong Kong and the AC adaptor is 110-240V 50/60Hz. Three plugs were provided, one that works in Taiwan where I live now, one that would work in France, and one that could be for UK. I see no reason why you couldn't buy a DV cam in Hong Kong !

June 23rd, 2005, 12:19 PM	#4
Glenn Chan Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 4,750	Maybe check that the menus are English? I think they would be though.

June 23rd, 2005, 09:56 PM	#5
Kyle Ringin Major Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 241	Most chargers now days are multi voltage/frequency compatible. At the worst it'd just be a case of buying the correct cable with the UK plug on it to plug into the charger. Just check the charger says 110-250v 50-60Hz. I think you'll be right though, as long as it's a PAL camera. Remember the warranty though. Is it back to base?