Good product but confusing screen specification | Sony GV-HD700 High Definition Video Walkman

Great for feeding HDV into a non-linear edit system | Sony GV-HD700 High Definition Video Walkman

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Sony GV-HD700 - IEEE1394 iLink cable not included

Great product - does everything I want it to do but it does not come with a cable for IEEE1394 iLink interface to my computer. The literature does not even make this clear. When I opened the box and could not find the cable, I called Sony and found that they do not include it. After paying over $1000 for this product, it seems that a critical cable ought to come with it.

Good product but confusing screen specification

The product pretty much does what it says, and does tape in HDV from the Firewire input. There were some minor issues connecting it to FCP 6.02, but suddenly, magically, it worked.Screen Spec: Sony (and most sites) say "1152K pixels" leading one to believe that the screen is 1440x800. According to a quick test by me, that is NOT the resolution. The manual says 800x480 (384,000 pixels) and that is likely correct. Sony gets the"1152" by taking 800H lines x 480V lines x 3 colors = 1152K. No one else I've ever seen, including Sony on other products measures resolution this way.To check it out further, I used a resolution chart and fed the FW output (HDV) to Quicktime to view on my Apple 30" display. Resolution to 800 lines, both H and V resolution was limited by the camera (which is about 690H 650V according to some tests by [...]. When I looked at the same output on the GV-HD700 display, Vertical resolution topped out at about 400 lines, Horizontal at about 600 lines, confirming the 800x480 spec in the manual.There is considerable delay when inputting to the GV-HD700 using Firewire HDV signal, so its use in the field as a focusing aid is problematic. The screen resolution is better than the ones on a camera (my V1U has 960x220 according to Sony), but the delay (about 1/2 second or more to decode the HDV signal) means that on other than stationary objects, it is useless, and even on stationary objects, one must be patient to get the focus right and avoid overshoot. But since the screen is really only standard definition anyway, if you let the GV-HD700 downconvert to DV for firewire output, the delay is quit short and the display on the screen is essentially the same as when using HDV.I still give it four stars, because other than the spec issue, HDV delay is to be expected, and it is a much more cost effective deck than any other, like the MS10 or 15.Suggested enhancements (that is, cool features missing): 1. real HD display; 2. HDMI input for at least display purposes to minimize display latency for monitoring; 3. Component input, same reason as #2.

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Great for feeding HDV into a non-linear edit system

We'll be buying one asap. I'd rather trash a $1200 player while feeding in hundreds of hours of footage into my NLE, than trash the heads on my $5000 camcorder. The HDMI port is going to be very useful too...

Edit, review and record your video footage with this innovative, compact and portable device. The HDV Video Walkman(TM) VCR boasts x.v.Color technology, capable of reproducing nearly twice the viewable colors as before. Your images will appear sharp and detailed from multiple angles while you edit with assignable buttons for the most commonly used functions. Crystal clear stills and slow-motion playback can be paused and zoomed in upon, then edited and cropped on the fly. Compatible with long-lasting L and M Series rechargeable InfoLITHIUM batteries, the GV-HD700 will conveniently display remaining battery time with the exclusive AccuPower(TM) meter. Three buttons on the exterieor of the Video Walkman(TM) are user-assignable so that they can be set to the options most commonly utilized which make it easier to control your playback options and settings. Capture digital still images up to 1440 x 810 resolution from video-tapes, analog inputs or digital video i.LINK(R) input, directly onto Memory Stick(R) media (sold separately). The images can be easily transferred to PCs for emailing, printing or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick(R) devices (sold separately). 16-bit sound recording offers the same, outstanding sound quality as Compact Disc. 12-bit recording enables you to add an additional audio track with compatible audio dubbing equipment or i.LINK(R) compatible computers. IEEE1394 iLink connector Video Actual - High Definition - 1080i and 720p compatible Standard Definition - up to 530 lines Still Actual - Up to 1440 x 800 pixel Windows and Macintosh file transfer capability Comes with Power Adapter (AC-L100); InfoLITHIUM Rechargeable Battery (NP-F570); Remote Commander(R) (RMT-844); Component Video Cable; AV Cables; USB Cable HDMI cable is optional Sony USA Limited Warranty - 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

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