Sony Japan's official anouncement on HVR-Z1J and HVR-M10J

Shealan Forshaw · November 17th, 2004, 06:00 AM

Im just waiting for the Z1 to hit UK shores and i'll be waving goodbye to my PD-150. Can't wait to use my new G5 2.5ghz and 23" Cinema Displays for what they were designed for.... HD.

Joe Carney · November 17th, 2004, 02:26 PM

>>Cinema Displays for what they were designed for.... HD.
<<
Since your display is progressive and the video is interlaced, it might not look that good unless Apple has some sort of converter for displaying video.

If I was a newpersion, or one of the wags that do stuff for the syndicated shows, I'd be excited. But no progressive? I'll have to think long and hard before I buy. If JVC comes out with a true progressive option, then their 20k price tag won't seem to high.
But not holding my breath on that one.

Dylan Pank · November 18th, 2004, 04:28 AM

is it possible that a powerfull enough G5 and a Cinema Display could be set up to display HD footage with a bob deinterlace - which would in effect give you proper field by field playback.

Thomas Romeo · November 24th, 2004, 03:22 PM

I got one last week and have been happily playing with it.

There IS manual focus using the ring... not the push-button focus as in the xl-1. It has to be in the manual mode in order for it to work. There is also manual zoom using the lens as well. Unfortunately, you can only use THAT when you flip a switch on the lens...but it is smooth.

Valeriu Campan · January 15th, 2005, 01:04 AM

Dylan,
There is a converter for viewing the image on a computer monitor:
http://www.blackmagic-design.com/site/hdlink.htm
Unfortunately, it sems that the input is SDI...

Mike Tiffee · January 15th, 2005, 10:36 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Valeriu Campan : Dylan,
There is a converter for viewing the image on a computer monitor:
http://www.blackmagic-design.com/site/hdlink.htm
Unfortunately, it sems that the input is SDI... -->>>

What about this? It's only $59. Takes component HD and outputs VGA.
http://www.vdigi.com/index.php?optio...d=14&Itemid=34

Valeriu Campan · January 15th, 2005, 07:24 PM

It is an interesting device but it seems to work only on NTSC video input. The converter outputs the same refresh rate as the input signal. Computer monitors/LCDs have a refresh rate different from the 50Hz PAL...
Unfortunately, it doesn't appeal to those living and working in PAL world.

Mike Tiffee · January 15th, 2005, 07:26 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Valeriu Campan : It is an interesting device but it seems to work only on NTSC video input. The converter outputs the same refresh rate as the input signal. Computer monitors/LCDs have a refresh rate different from the 50Hz PAL...
Unfortunately, it doesn't appeal to those living and working in PAL world. -->>>

Ah, missed that part.

Valeriu Campan · January 15th, 2005, 07:31 PM

Just looked in their support forum and found this:

"The VDZ3 will convert the component to VGA signal withe same refresh rate as the Input. For your case, the output signal will have refresh rate at 50Hz, but most of the monitor don't support it refresh rate ( Min. support fresh rate is 60Hz )."

Unless we find a CRT/TFT monitor that supports this rates...

Boyd Ostroff · January 15th, 2005, 07:52 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Barry Green : According to the US press release, the HVR-Z1U will have an MSRP of under $5000. -->>>

B&H Photo is already listing the Z1 at $4,900 with estimated availability in February...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=357486&is=REG

Ben Chancey · February 8th, 2005, 01:15 PM

I just checked BH Photo and they said it was in stock. I am assuming that means it is available. If anyone knows just reply back.

Thanks

Douglas Spotted Eagle · February 8th, 2005, 01:20 PM

B&H has them in stock, right now.

Heath McKnight · February 8th, 2005, 01:50 PM

In stock, aka, available! Yeah!

heath

ps-I need money... <g>

Ben Chancey · February 8th, 2005, 01:53 PM

LOL

The reason for asking the dumb question is:

If they are available there then hopefully they will be available at SonyStyle for 12months no interest financing. We'll see.

Heath McKnight · February 8th, 2005, 01:57 PM

SonyStyle=consumer stuff, so I don't think they're selling the Z1, just FX1. keep in mind, the FX1 and the Z1 have basically the same image. Hook up a mic adaptor from BeachTek and save over $1300!

heath

November 24th, 2004, 03:22 PM	#19
Thomas Romeo Tourist Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 2	Manual Focus on FX! I got one last week and have been happily playing with it. There IS manual focus using the ring... not the push-button focus as in the xl-1. It has to be in the manual mode in order for it to work. There is also manual zoom using the lens as well. Unfortunately, you can only use THAT when you flip a switch on the lens...but it is smooth.

February 8th, 2005, 01:15 PM	#26
Ben Chancey Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 76	I just checked BH Photo and they said it was in stock. I am assuming that means it is available. If anyone knows just reply back. Thanks __________________ "Chew On This Saltwater Fishing Show" Fishing Television with Intensity

February 8th, 2005, 01:20 PM	#27
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	B&H has them in stock, right now. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

February 8th, 2005, 01:50 PM	#28
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	In stock, aka, available! Yeah! heath ps-I need money... <g> __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

February 8th, 2005, 01:53 PM	#29
Ben Chancey Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 76	LOL The reason for asking the dumb question is: If they are available there then hopefully they will be available at SonyStyle for 12months no interest financing. We'll see. __________________ "Chew On This Saltwater Fishing Show" Fishing Television with Intensity

November 17th, 2004, 06:00 AM	#16
Shealan Forshaw New Boot Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 21	Im just waiting for the Z1 to hit UK shores and i'll be waving goodbye to my PD-150. Can't wait to use my new G5 2.5ghz and 23" Cinema Displays for what they were designed for.... HD.

November 17th, 2004, 02:26 PM	#17
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	>>Cinema Displays for what they were designed for.... HD. << Since your display is progressive and the video is interlaced, it might not look that good unless Apple has some sort of converter for displaying video. If I was a newpersion, or one of the wags that do stuff for the syndicated shows, I'd be excited. But no progressive? I'll have to think long and hard before I buy. If JVC comes out with a true progressive option, then their 20k price tag won't seem to high. But not holding my breath on that one.

November 18th, 2004, 04:28 AM	#18
Dylan Pank Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Portsmouth, UK Posts: 611	is it possible that a powerfull enough G5 and a Cinema Display could be set up to display HD footage with a bob deinterlace - which would in effect give you proper field by field playback.

January 15th, 2005, 01:04 AM	#20
Valeriu Campan Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 223	Dylan, There is a converter for viewing the image on a computer monitor: http://www.blackmagic-design.com/site/hdlink.htm Unfortunately, it sems that the input is SDI...

January 15th, 2005, 10:36 AM	#21
Mike Tiffee Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 150	<<<-- Originally posted by Valeriu Campan : Dylan, There is a converter for viewing the image on a computer monitor: http://www.blackmagic-design.com/site/hdlink.htm Unfortunately, it sems that the input is SDI... -->>> What about this? It's only $59. Takes component HD and outputs VGA. http://www.vdigi.com/index.php?optio...d=14&Itemid=34

January 15th, 2005, 07:24 PM	#22
Valeriu Campan Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 223	It is an interesting device but it seems to work only on NTSC video input. The converter outputs the same refresh rate as the input signal. Computer monitors/LCDs have a refresh rate different from the 50Hz PAL... Unfortunately, it doesn't appeal to those living and working in PAL world.

January 15th, 2005, 07:26 PM	#23
Mike Tiffee Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 150	<<<-- Originally posted by Valeriu Campan : It is an interesting device but it seems to work only on NTSC video input. The converter outputs the same refresh rate as the input signal. Computer monitors/LCDs have a refresh rate different from the 50Hz PAL... Unfortunately, it doesn't appeal to those living and working in PAL world. -->>> Ah, missed that part.

January 15th, 2005, 07:31 PM	#24
Valeriu Campan Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 223	Just looked in their support forum and found this: "The VDZ3 will convert the component to VGA signal withe same refresh rate as the Input. For your case, the output signal will have refresh rate at 50Hz, but most of the monitor don't support it refresh rate ( Min. support fresh rate is 60Hz )." Unless we find a CRT/TFT monitor that supports this rates...

January 15th, 2005, 07:52 PM	#25
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	<<<-- Originally posted by Barry Green : According to the US press release, the HVR-Z1U will have an MSRP of under $5000. -->>> B&H Photo is already listing the Z1 at $4,900 with estimated availability in February... http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=357486&is=REG

February 8th, 2005, 01:57 PM	#30
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	SonyStyle=consumer stuff, so I don't think they're selling the Z1, just FX1. keep in mind, the FX1 and the Z1 have basically the same image. Hook up a mic adaptor from BeachTek and save over $1300! heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog