1080/50 playback

[Kathy]

Sorry if this seems out of place here as it crosses two forums, but I was looking to get an HD camcorder and checking for information from the camcorder forums and came across a statement that no current HD DVD players support 1080/50

Is this correct ?

For me this would be important for making mini HD DVDs (DVDs with about 20 mins of HD material) from personal camcorder sources)

The alternative would seem to be importing a camcorder with 1080/60 and be assured of getting support on playback.

I have an E1 already and am more than happy with the performance on purchased films.

 

[Rob100]

Yes that's correct.

If I was buying a HD camcorder there's no way I'd buy a "UK" model. Get one from US or JP.

You can get about 40 mins of HD on a standard DVD which will playback on Toshiba HD DVD players.

 

[Rob100]

Forgot to say in previous post that I asked this question in the camcorder forum a few months ago...

http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=521269

 

[Peter Galbavy]

I went for a Canon HV20 from the US, this being one of the reasons. The other being the good reviews and the 24p capabilities. I have yet to actually produce a "mini HD" disc, but that's another story

 

[Nic Rhodes]

I thought 50Hz capabilities were being added in Dec firmwares for HD DVD.

 

[Rob100]

I thought 50Hz capabilities were being added in Dec firmwares for HD DVD.

Dunno, but I'll be amazed if they add it to the firmware (let alone if the hardware is capable) on G1 US machines.

 

[Nic Rhodes]

I think it is being aimed at the 50Hz markets for 'video'.

 

[pythagoras]

I thought 50Hz capabilities were being added in Dec firmwares for HD DVD.

Thats the same information I heard.

Regards

John.