Using the Z5 for depositions at DVinfo.net

Will Tucker · June 23rd, 2009, 12:53 PM

Is anyone out there using the Z5 for recording video depositions?

As I understand it, any video camera used to record a deposition needs to have the ability to burn the full date and time onto a tape. Can the Sony Z5 do this? I'm doing research on filming depositions in my area (Dallas/Fort Worth...Texas) and would like to know if I can use my current gear.

Thanks all!

Rob Morse · June 23rd, 2009, 05:38 PM

If I'm not mistaken, It's not the burning of the time & date as much as the continuous running time, along with the date, being put on the tape. The Pd-170 did it but I'm not sure about the Z5. I don't think it does but hopefully I'm wrong.

Will Tucker · June 25th, 2009, 10:13 AM

To all of those who may come across this thread someday, Z5 indeed does. Go to the Menu, then others, and then down to date record. Careful, there is no way to take off the date and time once you turn it on. So be sure not to forget to turn it back off if you're going a wedding or something other than a deposition!

June 23rd, 2009, 12:53 PM	#1
Will Tucker Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 51	Using the Z5 for depositions Is anyone out there using the Z5 for recording video depositions? As I understand it, any video camera used to record a deposition needs to have the ability to burn the full date and time onto a tape. Can the Sony Z5 do this? I'm doing research on filming depositions in my area (Dallas/Fort Worth...Texas) and would like to know if I can use my current gear. Thanks all! __________________ Sony HVR-Z5, Sony PD-150, Canon HV30, Adobe Creative Suite 4

June 25th, 2009, 10:13 AM	#3
Will Tucker Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 51	Found it! To all of those who may come across this thread someday, Z5 indeed does. Go to the Menu, then others, and then down to date record. Careful, there is no way to take off the date and time once you turn it on. So be sure not to forget to turn it back off if you're going a wedding or something other than a deposition! __________________ Sony HVR-Z5, Sony PD-150, Canon HV30, Adobe Creative Suite 4

June 23rd, 2009, 05:38 PM	#2
Rob Morse Major Player Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 427	If I'm not mistaken, It's not the burning of the time & date as much as the continuous running time, along with the date, being put on the tape. The Pd-170 did it but I'm not sure about the Z5. I don't think it does but hopefully I'm wrong.