z5 Pal/Ntsc switchable??? at DVinfo.net

Luke Oliver · April 7th, 2009, 04:57 AM

Is there a function to swap between on this camera? I live in PAL land but have found a bargain in the States for this camera.

James Curran · April 7th, 2009, 08:46 AM

Hi. I recently purchased a Z5E - there is no PAL/NTSC option on the Z5E as standard - however, I did read somewhere that you can opt to have this as an additional extra. Not sure what the added cost is though.

Stelios Christofides · April 8th, 2009, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luke Oliver

Is there a function to swap between on this camera? I live in PAL land but have found a bargain in the States for this camera.

Luke

You are looking for trouble if you buy an NTSC Z5 camera to use in Europe. Trust me, pay the extra money and get a proper PAL unit.

Check this site: Sony HVR-Z5E Professional HDV Camcorder - WTS Broadcast Limited

Stelios

Alex Khachatryan · October 8th, 2009, 05:59 PM

Yes, it is possible. I have contacted my local SONY tech support with this question (to make my Z5U switchable NTSC-PAL). They replied me with quote $300.00.

Have anyone ever did it. And how does it work, if so?

Tom Hardwick · October 16th, 2009, 11:53 AM

It's menu switchable on the Z1 so it sounds like a cool way for dealers to make $300 on the Z5

Zach Love · November 2nd, 2009, 02:34 PM

Tom Hardwick -
"It's menu switchable on the Z1 so it sounds like a cool way for dealers to make $300 on the Z5"

I think only Sony will do the upgrade, so your local dealer probably can't be doing the upgrade for some quick cash.

From what I've heard is that on the Z1 it is software that switches the NTSC / PAL, so the quality isn't exactly the best. (Just like the "frame / progressive" modes on the Z1.)

On the Z7/Z5 I have heard that it is more of a hardware upgrade, meaning if pay for the upgrade you should have better quality recording on these than the Z1.

April 7th, 2009, 04:57 AM	#1
Luke Oliver Major Player Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Guernsey , Channel Islands Posts: 242	z5 Pal/Ntsc switchable??? Is there a function to swap between on this camera? I live in PAL land but have found a bargain in the States for this camera.

November 2nd, 2009, 02:34 PM	#6
Zach Love Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 944	Tom Hardwick - "It's menu switchable on the Z1 so it sounds like a cool way for dealers to make $300 on the Z5" I think only Sony will do the upgrade, so your local dealer probably can't be doing the upgrade for some quick cash. From what I've heard is that on the Z1 it is software that switches the NTSC / PAL, so the quality isn't exactly the best. (Just like the "frame / progressive" modes on the Z1.) On the Z7/Z5 I have heard that it is more of a hardware upgrade, meaning if pay for the upgrade you should have better quality recording on these than the Z1. __________________ Nothing says you're a serious video maker like S-VHS

April 7th, 2009, 08:46 AM	#2
James Curran Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dromara, Northern Ireland Posts: 34	Hi. I recently purchased a Z5E - there is no PAL/NTSC option on the Z5E as standard - however, I did read somewhere that you can opt to have this as an additional extra. Not sure what the added cost is though.

October 8th, 2009, 05:59 PM	#4
Alex Khachatryan Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 134	Yes, it is possible. I have contacted my local SONY tech support with this question (to make my Z5U switchable NTSC-PAL). They replied me with quote $300.00. Have anyone ever did it. And how does it work, if so?

October 16th, 2009, 11:53 AM	#5
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	It's menu switchable on the Z1 so it sounds like a cool way for dealers to make $300 on the Z5