How does 16x9 mode work? at DVinfo.net

Peter Moore · March 28th, 2003, 01:15 PM

I remember reading somewhere that there were two ways to make 16x9 with these cameras - one was that the CCD simply uses fewer pixels to generate a full 720x480 image in 16x9 ratio, and the other way is to use all the CCD pixels to make a 720 x 480 image and then to stretch it vertically with software.

Which method does the Sony PD-150 use? Is it the same as the Canon XL/GL method? Is it good?

Boyd Ostroff · March 28th, 2003, 05:08 PM

I think this may provide an answer...

http://www.adamwilt.com/DV-FAQ-etc.html#widescreen

March 28th, 2003, 01:15 PM	#1
Peter Moore Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Arlington VA Posts: 1,034	How does 16x9 mode work? I remember reading somewhere that there were two ways to make 16x9 with these cameras - one was that the CCD simply uses fewer pixels to generate a full 720x480 image in 16x9 ratio, and the other way is to use all the CCD pixels to make a 720 x 480 image and then to stretch it vertically with software. Which method does the Sony PD-150 use? Is it the same as the Canon XL/GL method? Is it good?

March 28th, 2003, 05:08 PM	#2
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	I think this may provide an answer... http://www.adamwilt.com/DV-FAQ-etc.html#widescreen