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06-14-2006, 06:09 PM #1
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A ? about Mini DV tapes and NTSC vs. PAL
I'm going to Spain in a few weeks for a whole month, and I plan on doing a documentary type production. I don't know how many tapes I am going to need to buy. I need to know, do Mini DV tapes go by NTSC or PAL or whatever else, or will any tape work with any type of camera? If so, I can just buy some in Spain if it turns out that I need more than like 6 (that's what I plan on bringing).
Ok, if it turns out that I can use ones from Spain, I need to know if they are any more expensive there, and if they are easily available.
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06-15-2006, 04:01 AM #2
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Re: A ? about Mini DV tapes and NTSC vs. PAL
To make a guess, I'd say it probably requires NTSC, as your bought it in the US. Don't take my word for it though, I have never used and analog video camera.
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06-15-2006, 10:31 AM #3
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Re: A ? about Mini DV tapes and NTSC vs. PAL
I think DV is a universal format. You can use MiniDV tapes in both NTSC and PAL cameras. However, I would bring as many of your own as possible rather than relying on the fickle availability of compatible camera supplies in Europe. Just get a shielded film bag - don't send them through the x-ray at the airport.
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06-15-2006, 11:54 AM #4
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Re: A ? about Mini DV tapes and NTSC vs. PAL
That's what I was thinking, too.
Originally Posted by Steeler
What's this about the x-ray machine? Will it mess up the tapes? How much is one of these shielded bags?? It won't mess up my camera, tho, right?"This is a weapon of terror; it's made to intimidate the enemy. This is a weapon of war; it's made to kill your enemy."
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06-15-2006, 02:06 PM #5
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Re: A ? about Mini DV tapes and NTSC vs. PAL
"X-Ray" machines won't affect camera film or magnetic media... Originally Posted by Steeler
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06-15-2006, 03:46 PM #6
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Re: A ? about Mini DV tapes and NTSC vs. PAL
They used to. When I worked in a photo lab we had to shield a lot of material for shipping. One batch of 35mm came back from Paris greyed out because they emptied it into a paper bag.
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