PAL v NTSC?????

Glen · #1 (**permalink**) 11-04-2004, 07:49 PM

I know this might sound obvious at first

BUT!! Please tell me:

a) Is it possible to use NTSC camera and make VCD,SVCD,DVD that will work in DVD players outside US & Japan etc???

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The reason Im asking this strange question IS:

b) How the hell can a Panasonic AG DVC 30 cost US$1050 (NTSC) and in europe Panasonic AG DVC 30 US$3800 (PAL)!!!!????

Im sure there must be some way we can get round this for US$2750?????

Any good answers will be greatfully recieved :idea:

Marc Peters · #2 (**permalink**) 11-04-2004, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glen

Is it possible to use NTSC camera and make VCD,SVCD,DVD that will work in DVD players outside US & Japan etc???

Yes, but the money saved in buying will quickly be eroded by your time/frustration spent on converting. PAL is also arguably a superior format.

You'll also have to add import tax at approximately 20%, then P&P, and that's if you can even find a supplier willing to ship outside the territory. Finally, if it does ever go wrong, the cost of returning under warranty would be huge - if even allowable.

Where did you find the price of $1050 - the cheapest I could find was closer to $1800, with a UK price tag of £1800ish.

Glen · #3 (**permalink**) 11-04-2004, 09:30 PM

Thanks for the quick reply :lol:
So basicly your saying pay the extra??

I found it for $949.99

http://www.amphotoworld.com/product....&l=ShopCartUSA

Cheers

Marc Peters · #4 (**permalink**) 11-04-2004, 09:32 PM

Buying electrical goods from oversees is entering a whole world of hurt.

Glen · #5 (**permalink**) 11-04-2004, 09:42 PM

Oh I found this too. Its a little bit better..

http://www.digitaldirectuk.com/produ...roduct_id=6394

£1600 in U.K.

What do think of it?? Do you rate it as a good camera??? I'm thinking of taking underwater

(in a housing of course!!)

Its had some good reviews.

Marc Peters · #6 (**permalink**) 11-04-2004, 09:44 PM

Its a popular camera fro event videographers - I believe mainly for the progressive scan option.

p4ocer · #7 (**permalink**) 11-05-2004, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glen

Thanks for the quick reply :lol:
So basicly your saying pay the extra??

I found it for $949.99

http://www.amphotoworld.com/product....&l=ShopCartUSA

Cheers

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Glen · #8 (**permalink**) 11-05-2004, 11:10 AM

Thanks for the insight!

Yeh I don't think I'll bother handing over $1000 to these guys. It seems its better waiting and save up for one your sure your gonna get, for the quoted price.

Thanks again
G