Sony's HDV doesn't play back on JVC either. If you shoot JVC's HDV1, you won't be able to transfer through FireWire from a Sony HDV2 deck or camcorder. HDV2 from Sony and Canon records in MPEG-2 at 25 megabits per second with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels (interlaced). However, there are differences: HDV1 from JVC records at 19 megabits per second in MPEG-2 with a resolution of 1280×720 pixels (progressive). Since the top throughput of HDV tops out at the same data rate of DV tape, video can be readily loaded to an edit system in real time via FireWire. The tape run time for HDV is the same as for Mini DV, so your 63-minute cassette will last more than an hour.
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The aspect ratio is wide screen 16:9, while the output is 1080i (1080 pixels horizontally scanned interlace) or 720p (720 pixels scanned progressively). HDV records in MPEG-2 on Mini DV cassettes. HDV was created by a partnership of Canon, Sharp, Sony and JVC. Affordable HDV is available today, but myriad variations can confound a buyer.Īt first glance, you might suspect that the video princes have sidestepped their usual format wars.
In the same way that Mini DV revolutionized standard definition shooting, the not quite three-year-old HDV format is doing the same for Hi-Def. If you're eager to leap into High Definition production, but prefer to limit your six figure purchases to real estate, then HDV is for you.