Does this HD Camcorder have an SD mode or conversion ability? Any one know of other models that do this?
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This camcorder does not have an SD mode. It has a picture size of 1920x1080/60i and can record at 17, 13, 9 or 5 Mbps. It does not have an in camera converter to SD but the manual says if you have the camcorder connected to your computer while using the software to convert to SD the conversion will go much faster. I don't know if this is true or not because I've never connected my camcorder to my computer. I just put the flashcard in my computer's flashcard reader. I've had no problems at all editing ADCHD with my Dell Vostro 430 w/XP and record all my videos at 17Mbps. I edit the AVCHD clips and create videos in both HD and SD and burn them to DVDs. The software does allow you to edit the converted SD video but the way I do it is put all the clips together the way I want them and create a "master" AVCHD. I then create a HD DVD from the master AVCHD and then I create a SD DVD from a converted version of the master AVCHD. Hope this helps!
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Useful info for somebody (like me) who is searching for new HD camcorder.Thanks.
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yes I found a chart for this model which says "offers full hd upsampling" I'm sure you realize that upscaled sd sources--i.e. 480i dvds-- can only looks so good when upscaled. in other words it won't look close to true 1080p hd quality. but it will offer noticeable improvement over native 480i. hope this helps. Arkadin
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You are correct that one cannot change the Hi-Def file type, but there is an in-camera function to export the HD to SD format as an MPEG file. Of course, you loose the hi-def quality in the process. I have used the function and it does work. You are also correct that AVCHD is a pain in the butt to edit.
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I was able to to record 720p on a 2GB Kingston non SDHC card which was a surprise. It played back fine too. I ened up getting the 16GB Adata for ~$30. So far so good.
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i ordered from beach camera and got the ntsc model. american sellers will send you the american product. all the specs are the sam and if you have questions you can vist the sonystyle.com website for specific info.that being said, i hope your not planning to spend 1500 on a 3D HD camcorder for its SD capabilities.
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Hi, No this won't record in HD even though it may be broadcast in HD. You'd need a blueray recorder to keep it to HD quality. This is just standard definition quality. I really like the units though if that's not an issue.
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I haven't heard or seen any of that. This is not an HD camera at all. The newest version on banggood includes a 720p camera. You can't tell by looking at the unit. You have to look at the box. It will have a sticker on it stating 720p
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It does have a movie mode. It does HD up to 1280 too if that matters to you.
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Karen, I cannot find anything in any descriptions that say it records in HD, but it sure looks like it does to me. The only reference I can find about it's HD is it "supports full hd 1080p upconversion". I tape HD shows onto the hard drive, edit out segments that I don't want, then I burn them to a DVD. I never record directly to the DVD, because I like to edit first, but I'm sure it would work beautifully. The quality of the DVDs cut from the hard drive is, in my opinion, excellent but I can't absolutely swear they're technically HD. I would recommend the product, it's the best recorder I've ever had. I hope my comments have helped a little. Larry Karen, I cannot find anything in any descriptions that say it records in HD, but it sure looks like it does to me. The only reference I can find about it's HD is it "supports full hd 1080p upconversion". I tape HD shows onto the hard drive, edit out segments that I don't want, then I burn them to a DVD. I never record directly to the DVD, because I like to edit first, but I'm sure it would work beautifully. The quality of the DVDs cut from the hard drive is, in my opinion, excellent but I can't absolutely swear they're technically HD. I would recommend the product, it's the best... » Read More Karen, I cannot find anything in any descriptions that say it records in HD, but it sure looks like it does to me. The only reference I can find about it's HD is it "supports full hd 1080p upconversion". I tape HD shows onto the hard drive, edit out segments that I don't want, then I burn them to a DVD. I never record directly to the DVD, because I like to edit first, but I'm sure it would work beautifully. The quality of the DVDs cut from the hard drive is, in my opinion, excellent but I can't absolutely swear they're technically HD. I would recommend the product, it's the best recorder I've ever had. I hope my comments have helped a little. Larry « Show Less
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The camera records video on HDV videotapes (it can record on DV tapes). It does have a Sony Memory Stick slot that will store still pictures only (no video).
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I did some research on this a couple of years ago and as I recall there is a different model for HD. I do not have the HD camera so did not need the HD version. The HD version was a bit higher in price.
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1) I have not used this unit in some time, so please excuse my inability to answer this question, but perhaps these can help? -- http://resources.jvc.com/Resources/00/01/34/LYT1979-001C-M.pdf OR http://support.jvc.com/consumer/product.jsp?modelId=MODL028494; 2) no remote ; 3) HDD only, no SD. Also, to others, "HDD" is not "high definition," it means "hard disk drive." Videocams become obsolete so quickly these days. This model still does a good job, but sometimes it's just quicker, easier, and more convenient for us to take my iPad or my daughter's iPad Mini to record video.
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http://camcorder.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL029069&pathId;=171&page;=13&styleId;=R
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This camcorder accepts the following storage media:Memory Stick MicroMicro SD/SDHC/SDXC (Class 4 or Higher)
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I found a few on google and youtube but nothing solid. I also downloaded the manual from samsung. At this price, it's only double the Flip HD. Then add another $40 or so for a decent 16GB SDHC card. I must admit, the price is very tempting since I'm in the market for a HD camcorder.
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No, there is a different model for that. You need to take the SD card out of the camera to see any of the footage from it.