Is this possible in PAL > NTSC conversions?

tfc wrote on 7/27/2005, 5:13 PM

Is it possible to do this? I wish to convert a VHS PAL tape to an NTSC digital tape on either D8, or mini-DV. I propose to simply hook up the RCA outputs from the PAL VCR to the RCA inputs on either of my Sony digital camcorders, D8 or mini-DV. Press play on the PAL VCR and record on the NTSC camcorder. Is this a valid way of converting? I'm asking because I don't have a PAL VCR, but am considering getting one if this is feasable. Are there any issues with the conversions, especially going from 25 to 30. Will the NTSC output look like a digital clone of the PAL tape? Anyone with experience doing this? If it's not possible, what must one do to convert PAL VHS tapes to NTSC digital tape?

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Spot|DSE wrote on 7/27/2005, 5:37 PM

No, your NTSC camera won't accept the PAL signal via composite or iLink. You'll need a box to convert this. Vegas can capture it with no issue, but you'll need an A to D converter like the ADS or the Canopus. Both are NTSC/PAL switchable. It's no big thing going from PAL to NTSC, not really, but it's a bigger deal going from NTSC to PAL.
Search the forums, you'll find LOTS of posts on the subject.