Canon HF20 Camcorder format-PAL Possible? Is &#x131;t possible to have PAL version of this Canon HF20 Camcorder from Amazon
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I think your best bet would be to look on eBay. I wanted the JVC GZ-MC200 in PAL format when in first came out a few years back (we were moving to South Africa back then) and searched quite a few places. I was eventually able to buy it from a eBay seller based in HongKong. The whole transaction went very well and the camera was brand new as described. But I did pay about 30% more because no one else had it here in the States. Good luck. Jawad Plano, TX
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I can't pre-order... Too little faith in canon cameras when they are released. I will probably get it down the road (feb-march) if their aren't any issues. Would upgrade from mkII. Would be nice if canon could release the 1d and 1ds as one camera, and just allow us to switch between high fps and high MP. But alas, I'll refrain.
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I do not have anything with the PAL format, so I don't know. Maybe someone else has tried it. Sorry I couldn't help you more.
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Well I suppose Canon could be lying or the two techs at two different times were misinformed about the MPEG2. Since the camera hasn't been released yet, how do you know that the files are .mod? Also some sites (not Amazon) are claiming this is an HD camera. It's not, it's SD.
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I do not have the HFS 20 camcorder. It works fine in my Canon Vixia HFG10, If the normal Canon battery in the HFS20 is compatible with the HFG10 (Canon BP-827), then it should also work. It lasts about 4.5 hrs as advertised.
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Got my first one from "CCTV System" and it was a brown box with Asian Firmware. BEWARE of these! If you load a English firmware from Hikvision's website it bricks the cam and sticks it in a reboot loop. If you call Hikvision support they won't support you as its a Chinese firmware and unauthorized reseller.Ordered a 2nd on through "PoE Depot" and it came in a branded Hikvision box & is the english version. This is what you want and should be supported by Hikvision.
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yes, it can be turned to pal format with a video conversion utility. There are lots of them out there on the net. Type in "convert avi output to pal format" to find results for what you need.
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I have a Canon SX20is that can take 720p HD video with stereo sound, just as the SX130is can. But the 130is has a ten minute limit of recording per session in HD mode only. (longer in lower resolution mode) My SX20is can record longer per shot. Both of these caneras can zoom while recording and the sound is in stereo. The SX20is has a one button video recording button that makes it very easy to start a recording at a moment's notice.
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How about a Canon ivis (Japan version) instead of Vixia HFS10? They look EXACTLY the same. But I read Japan version is not PAL? Does that matter? I really want to buy the ivis because amazon.jp delivers next day (I am in Japan) and it's cheaper. Would I be foolish to do so? I already read it has American language specs along with JN. Help me please??
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Check this out: http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/micro-hdvsite/resource.promotions.bbsccms-assets-micro-hdv-promotions-WorldCamUpgrade.shtml
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You can download it using that link, but you must check the current firmware version to assure you are using the correct update. There is a problem with their instructions to do that. They should say: Turn on the 3D camcorder Press the joystick to enter the playback menu Move the joystick down and hold for a minimum of 5 seconds Press and hold the photo-shutter button while still holding the joystick. After about 3 seconds, you'll see the status menu. Check at 4th position "FW Ver:"...
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Thanks Jim, What is the advantage of the HF200 over the HF100 camcorder? Is the quality going to be better?
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David, I'm still struggling to decide on the HX1 because on Amazon it says Windows Platform" and this is a little scary (referring to Mac usage) when it seems other camera listings do not carry this phrase "Windows Platform" =doesn't that seem to imply HX1would prefer not to work with Macs? (I am re-reading your remarks carefully BTW --just an additional question)
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http://camcorder.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL029069&pathId;=171&page;=13&styleId;=R
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Jeff:Thanks for responding! I'm glad you like it so much. I think I'll give it a try. I did read a review that said that Fuji didn't think people buying a camera in this category wouldn't want HD video. I guess that makes sense, although it sure doesn't make any difference to me. Thanks again for a nice response.Steve
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The camera I have is NTSC only. A PAL model may be available but I am not aware of it.
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Frank, ask the question to the person that is selling the item. Each Fujifilm camera model is different and I do not own a HS20EXR.Sorry that I cannt be more helpful