ntsc video camera cheaper than pal?
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There is actually a lot of misconception that NTSC can be converted to PAL or vice versa easily.
Answer is no, not as easily because you are either losing frame or adding frame which will affect the smoothness of your video playback.
There is a proper way of doing frame rate conversion, but these processors, either hardware or software versions are pretty expensive.
In the standard definition world, NTSC only captures 720x480 pixels @ 29.97fps so essentially, it's lower resolution than PAL 720x576 @25fps.
In the Hi-Def world, NTSC & PAL terms don't apply anymore. You're fixed to HD resolutions and they're identified by either 50i (PAL Framerate) or 60i (NTSC framerate).
Implications of this is, for HD, whether you choose 50i or 60i, you still get a full HD resolution.
For the difference in frame rates, you may not face any issues for playback on computers or on LCD panels as all the current models of TV sets are all 'multi-system' or multi-framerate capable.
However, you may face flickering issues during video capture in artificial lighting when you use 60i cameras locally. That is because our electricity runs at 50Hz, which is not in the same frequency as your camera's frame rate. The opposite is true for the reverse situation when you run a 50i camera in a 60Hz region.
Answer is no, not as easily because you are either losing frame or adding frame which will affect the smoothness of your video playback.
There is a proper way of doing frame rate conversion, but these processors, either hardware or software versions are pretty expensive.
In the standard definition world, NTSC only captures 720x480 pixels @ 29.97fps so essentially, it's lower resolution than PAL 720x576 @25fps.
In the Hi-Def world, NTSC & PAL terms don't apply anymore. You're fixed to HD resolutions and they're identified by either 50i (PAL Framerate) or 60i (NTSC framerate).
Implications of this is, for HD, whether you choose 50i or 60i, you still get a full HD resolution.
For the difference in frame rates, you may not face any issues for playback on computers or on LCD panels as all the current models of TV sets are all 'multi-system' or multi-framerate capable.
However, you may face flickering issues during video capture in artificial lighting when you use 60i cameras locally. That is because our electricity runs at 50Hz, which is not in the same frequency as your camera's frame rate. The opposite is true for the reverse situation when you run a 50i camera in a 60Hz region.
I used toast 11 pro to convert my 5d mkii video which was in NTSC converted to pal HD DVD. No problem. I Emailed roxio the producer of toast they told me it will convert with no loss of quality.
So does it means it does not affect my videos? But it may affect my video taking? I m not sure
So does it means it does not affect my videos? But it may affect my video taking? I m not sure
Thx guys. I called canon n ask about NTSC video cameras in singapore. I told them its crazy to hv 2 cameras if I travel to US n Asia. They told me to get NTSC video n convert into duo format which is only s$600 only.
It makes sense since its still cheaper than a pal video cam
It only takes 2 days to upgrade the software
It makes sense since its still cheaper than a pal video cam
It only takes 2 days to upgrade the software
Bamboopictures
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JVC GY-HM150 can shoot both PAL and NTSC.
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thxs! i checked it out but it did not out perform the xf100
http://camcorder-test.slashcam.com/...-u-bname-i-Canon XF100-u-cmd-i-vergleich.html
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