DVCAM playback on my consumer cam? at DVinfo.net

Sunny Dhinsey · January 9th, 2005, 12:47 PM

Hi, just a very quick question...

Does anybody know if I can play MiniDV tapes that have been recorded in DVCAM mode (on a PD170 etc) on a consumer Sony Camcorder (I am thinking of the PC110E).

I was told that many Sony DV camcorders are capable of DVCAM playback even if they aren't able to record it.

Is this true.....?

If anybody can shed some light on the situation it would be much appreciated.

Thank you!

Ian Thomas · January 9th, 2005, 12:53 PM

yes you can, i use the pd 170 in dvcam mode and play them back on my sony pc110 to my computer no problem.

Sunny Dhinsey · January 9th, 2005, 01:01 PM

Excellent!! That is such great news. Will I need to set up the properties on my NLE differently to if I was editing standard (Mini) DV, or do I treat DVCAM the same?

Thank you very much!

Boyd Ostroff · January 9th, 2005, 01:43 PM

In binary terms DVCAM is identical to DV SP. Same one's and zeros, but recorded at higher speed for greater reliability. You don't need to set anything differently as long as your camera or deck can read the DVCAM tape.

Sunny Dhinsey · January 9th, 2005, 02:46 PM

That's great, Thank your responses!

Sunny Dhinsey · January 9th, 2005, 02:51 PM

*meant 'Thank you FOR your responses'. Ta!

January 9th, 2005, 12:47 PM	#1
Sunny Dhinsey Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: London, England Posts: 127	DVCAM playback on my consumer cam? Hi, just a very quick question... Does anybody know if I can play MiniDV tapes that have been recorded in DVCAM mode (on a PD170 etc) on a consumer Sony Camcorder (I am thinking of the PC110E). I was told that many Sony DV camcorders are capable of DVCAM playback even if they aren't able to record it. Is this true.....? If anybody can shed some light on the situation it would be much appreciated. Thank you! __________________ Sunny Dhinsey Director - www.filmlore.tv

January 9th, 2005, 12:53 PM	#2
Ian Thomas Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: York, North Yorkshire, England. Posts: 472	yes you can, i use the pd 170 in dvcam mode and play them back on my sony pc110 to my computer no problem. __________________ Ian Thomas. Thomas Video Productions

January 9th, 2005, 01:01 PM	#3
Sunny Dhinsey Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: London, England Posts: 127	Excellent!! That is such great news. Will I need to set up the properties on my NLE differently to if I was editing standard (Mini) DV, or do I treat DVCAM the same? Thank you very much! __________________ Sunny Dhinsey Director - www.filmlore.tv

January 9th, 2005, 02:46 PM	#5
Sunny Dhinsey Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: London, England Posts: 127	That's great, Thank your responses! __________________ Sunny Dhinsey Director - www.filmlore.tv

January 9th, 2005, 02:51 PM	#6
Sunny Dhinsey Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: London, England Posts: 127	*meant 'Thank you FOR your responses'. Ta! __________________ Sunny Dhinsey Director - www.filmlore.tv

January 9th, 2005, 01:43 PM	#4
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	In binary terms DVCAM is identical to DV SP. Same one's and zeros, but recorded at higher speed for greater reliability. You don't need to set anything differently as long as your camera or deck can read the DVCAM tape.