Ag-hvx200p?

Jan Crittenden Livingston · July 26th, 2006, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon Fairhurst

Why in the world did they choose a "P" suffix for NA? Very confusing... Unless we are really in Porth Pamerica.

I think it comes from an historic reference of more than 30 years old, so since it gave a nice demarcation of which to go where, and E was perfect for Europe, it has stuck. Been there forever, all the way back to 3/4" and beyond.

Best,

Jan

Heath McKnight · July 26th, 2006, 07:46 PM

Thanks to Barry and Jan for helping clear things up! Note, some manufacturers, like JVC and Sony, designate it as "u" for United States, "e" for Europe/PAL, etc.

heath

Bill Pryor · July 26th, 2006, 08:58 PM

Aha, so that's what the U is for.
I think the manufacturers should take a hint from the auto industry and computer software makers. Name the damn things. I can't keep the alphanumerics of the cameras I own straight, much less all the others.
It would be a lot more fun to say, "I'm thinking about buying that 2007 Oscelot."
"Oh yeah, well, I'm gonna hold out for the Wauxahatchee at NAB." "Wauxahatchee--hell, that baby's obsolete before it's even out; take a look at the Orangutan Orange!"
"Ah, the OO is nothing but vaporware; I'll stick with my tried and true Dyslexicon."
"I've got a Wexler."
"...Snob."

Tom Chartrand · July 31st, 2006, 06:24 AM

If you got it from B&H they sometimes designate packages with various letters at the end......but the P is definitely NTSC

Chris Hurd · July 31st, 2006, 07:07 AM

I sent a note to B&H, hopefully they'll correct it soon.

Henry Posner · July 31st, 2006, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Pryor

Here's the B&H link that says the P model is PAL:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ist&sku=439043

I am sorry for the confusion. We're comparing B&H's internal skus to the manufacturer's product codes. I've let the web team know about this and hopefully they'll make things correspond.

Chris Hurd · July 31st, 2006, 02:18 PM

Thanks Henry -- your presence here is always appreciated.

Jon Fairhurst · July 31st, 2006, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jan Crittenden Livingston

I think it comes from an historic reference of more than 30 years old, so since it gave a nice demarcation of which to go where, and E was perfect for Europe, it has stuck. Been there forever, all the way back to 3/4" and beyond.

Best,

Jan

I understand the "E" for Europe. "U" for USA makes sense. "N" for North America or NTSC is good too. But "P"? Where'd that come from?

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July 26th, 2006, 08:58 PM	#18
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	Aha, so that's what the U is for. I think the manufacturers should take a hint from the auto industry and computer software makers. Name the damn things. I can't keep the alphanumerics of the cameras I own straight, much less all the others. It would be a lot more fun to say, "I'm thinking about buying that 2007 Oscelot." "Oh yeah, well, I'm gonna hold out for the Wauxahatchee at NAB." "Wauxahatchee--hell, that baby's obsolete before it's even out; take a look at the Orangutan Orange!" "Ah, the OO is nothing but vaporware; I'll stick with my tried and true Dyslexicon." "I've got a Wexler." "...Snob."

July 31st, 2006, 06:24 AM	#19
Tom Chartrand Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: United States Posts: 41	If you got it from B&H they sometimes designate packages with various letters at the end......but the P is definitely NTSC