How "standard" is the HDV format? at DVinfo.net

April 15th, 2007, 06:39 PM

I'm getting ready to trade my Sony HC1 for a Canon HV20. Am I going to have problems playing tapes made with the HC1 in the HV20? Both are 1080i so I'd think I shouldn't have any issue, but I just wanted to check while I can still easily put the raw footage onto a hard drive.

Marcus Marchesseault · April 15th, 2007, 07:04 PM

It's not the HDV format you need to be concerned about. What could cause problems is the minute alignment changes between decks of different brands and ages. Try to get your critical stuff onto the hard drive before you trade cameras.

April 15th, 2007, 06:39 PM	#1
Juan Franco Posts: n/a	How "standard" is the HDV format? I'm getting ready to trade my Sony HC1 for a Canon HV20. Am I going to have problems playing tapes made with the HC1 in the HV20? Both are 1080i so I'd think I shouldn't have any issue, but I just wanted to check while I can still easily put the raw footage onto a hard drive.

April 15th, 2007, 07:04 PM	#2
Marcus Marchesseault Trustee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,961	It's not the HDV format you need to be concerned about. What could cause problems is the minute alignment changes between decks of different brands and ages. Try to get your critical stuff onto the hard drive before you trade cameras.