Newbie with recording questions
Thank you in advance for answering.
I'm going to be videoing a class trip next week.
Available to me is a Sony TRV118, capable of Hi8 and standard 8mm modes, with SP and LP modes.
Available media is Panasonic Hi8 and Sony standard 8mm.
Could be taping many hours, possibly 6-10.
1. Upon the transfer / editing process, how many hours will fit on a 4.7GB 120 min DVD-R disc? Because I know from transfering to my home DVD recorder, that I can fit as many as 6 hours on a single disc, albeit that the more I squeeze onto the disc, I'm sure the quality isn't as good as if it were 2hrs.
2. Which mode of recording, LP or SP, will be best for balancing my transfer / editing and maximizing quality and tape conservation?
I read in the manual that if you use a Hi8 tape, and use the LP mode, it records in standard 8. What are the advantages / disadvantages of using LP to save tape and have longer recording time? Does it degrade recording quality upon output?
The Sony 8mm tapes state there are two modes, NTSC and PAL. What are these? is it just LP or SP mode in a different language? Because NTSC gives 4 hrs and PAL gives 2hrs. Likewise, the Panasonic tapes state Hi8 of 4hrs in LP and 2hrs in SP. Is this something that is user set? or does the camera know which type of media is inserted, change the available recording time when you choose either LP or SP?
Any additional information you can provide is greatly appreciated for this novice videographer.
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