Megapixel 3CCD camcorders

[Jacobus Serpenti]

Hello everybody,

I own a Sony DCP-PC1e PAL camcorder, which outputs 720x576 avi DV footage.

I'm seriously considering to buy a more sophisticated one, e.g.Panasonic NV-GS200 (3CCD : 3*540000 effective video pixels).

There is one thing that puzzles me on these megapixel cam's : do they output 720x576 DV footage files ?

If so, then I can still use my EZDV board, which is designed for 720x576 PAL DV, CCIR 601 footage.

thanks for any info, helping me out off confusion.

jacobus serpenti

[falberni]

You can find lots of good info on Panasonic 3CCD camcorders here:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/forumdisplay.php?s=0c1b8bdda8c9c0b1ce928a7850fe7cbc&forumid=48

[Jacobus Serpenti]

Thanks a lot Falberni,

Very usefull forum, I'll dig in it!!!!

jacobus

[troyvcd1]

Of course they can output PAL 720x576 footage. As far as I am concerned all the new small 3ccd cams are cheap and If you are going to invest over 1000 in a new cam you might as well ante up another 1000 and get a real 3ccd camcorder. Just my 2 cents.

[Jacobus Serpenti]

Thanks for your hint Troyvcd1,

I just came across the NV-GS400 from Panasonic, 4 megapixel cam (3*970000 pixels for video) quite impressive! Should be released around 1700 euro via internet sales.

jacobus