Need to shoot PAL with HVR-Z1U: Questions at DVinfo.net

George Odell · March 29th, 2007, 01:40 PM

Hello to all.

I have a shoot coming up where I will be renting the HVR-Z1U here in the US to shoot for a European client.

I have not used this camera as yet but as I understand it, it will shoot PAL 50I in standard def, 16:9 on DVCAM or Mini DV tapes... correct?

What does the camera provide for external video monitoring? I assume it will output standard def when set to SD for shooting. Does it do any kind of 16:9 into 4:3 squeeze (bars top and bottom) so I can use my existing 4:3 only monitor?

My plan is to set up and light in 60I using my trusty Sony monitor and then switch to 50I for the shoot and use the LCD screen.

Any other advice or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Ervin Farkas · March 29th, 2007, 02:50 PM

Correct, the Z1 will shoot 50i any way you want it (SD/HD, standard/wide) on any miniDV tape.

For external monitoring you can choose whatever fits you, firewire, component (ask for the supplied cable if you want to do this, it comes with a special connector on the camera end), S-video, or even composite (again, ask for the cable).

And yes, you can squeeze your pix for monitoring.

George Odell · March 29th, 2007, 03:12 PM

Thank you, Ervin. This will help me tons.

BTW: Nice web site!

Craig Chartier · March 29th, 2007, 04:07 PM

most SONY pro monitors will accept both PAL and NTSC signal. which monitor do you have?

March 29th, 2007, 01:40 PM	#1
George Odell Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 270	Need to shoot PAL with HVR-Z1U: Questions Hello to all. I have a shoot coming up where I will be renting the HVR-Z1U here in the US to shoot for a European client. I have not used this camera as yet but as I understand it, it will shoot PAL 50I in standard def, 16:9 on DVCAM or Mini DV tapes... correct? What does the camera provide for external video monitoring? I assume it will output standard def when set to SD for shooting. Does it do any kind of 16:9 into 4:3 squeeze (bars top and bottom) so I can use my existing 4:3 only monitor? My plan is to set up and light in 60I using my trusty Sony monitor and then switch to 50I for the shoot and use the LCD screen. Any other advice or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. __________________ "the difference between an amateur photographer and a professional is the amateur shows you all his pictures"

March 29th, 2007, 02:50 PM	#2
Ervin Farkas Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta/USA Posts: 2,515	Correct, the Z1 will shoot 50i any way you want it (SD/HD, standard/wide) on any miniDV tape. For external monitoring you can choose whatever fits you, firewire, component (ask for the supplied cable if you want to do this, it comes with a special connector on the camera end), S-video, or even composite (again, ask for the cable). And yes, you can squeeze your pix for monitoring. __________________ Ervin Farkas www.AtlantaLegalVideo.com

March 29th, 2007, 03:12 PM	#3
George Odell Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 270	Thank you, Ervin. This will help me tons. BTW: Nice web site! __________________ "the difference between an amateur photographer and a professional is the amateur shows you all his pictures"

March 29th, 2007, 04:07 PM	#4
Craig Chartier DVi Contributor Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 374	most SONY pro monitors will accept both PAL and NTSC signal. which monitor do you have?