DVC Pro - quick question.

TeeJay wrote on 11/2/2006, 5:34 AM

Hi, a client wants to give me some vision that is on DVC Pro tapes. I'm not familiar with this format, so i'm just wanting to know whether i can capture it with my DVCAM compatible Sony HVR-A1P or will i need a special deck?

Cheers

T.J

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TheHappyFriar wrote on 11/2/2006, 5:53 AM

no. You need a DVCPro deck. Many TV stations (i believe) have them, so depending on if a local station has one, they can dub it for you.

GlennChan wrote on 11/2/2006, 1:05 PM

Some of the Sony decks can actually play back the "L" size DVCPRO25 cassettes. However, I don't think your camcorder can (it only accepts the miniDV size cassettes). Playback of DVCPRO25 cassettes is slightly sketchy, as the deck produces dropouts until it gets to the right speed. That takes several seconds.

Certainly you could get the tape dubbed.