50i/25p recording on AG-HMC150P

[lifepo4]

I remembered someone here said that he sent his camera to Panasonic (US model) and paid $$ to have them enable 50i/25p recording. I emailed Jan and she said no. Understand that a Panasonic product manager doesn't want this to destroy their PAL business in China/EU.

Anyone here can tell me this? I am pondering my life in PAL country by Xmas. rogar-Evil(DBG):

 

[KenP]

The HMC 151 available in the UK support UK and US standards.

Ken

 

[lifepo4]

Thanks, Ken. I bought mine in the USA and have no intention to sell it for a loss. I would rather use software to convert 60i to 50i.

 

[KenP]

Sorry I had not realised you already had the camera. I guess I should have paid more attention.

Ken

 

[Everts]

you can shoot 24p and easily convert it to 25p .

 

[lifepo4]

What about 50i?

What about 50i?

you can shoot 24p and easily convert it to 25p .

Can I also shoot 50i (1080i)? I remember someone said it can be tuned into both NTSC and PAL mode by Panasonic. Thanks!

 

[Everts]

no , the upgrade is only available for the hpx 170. booohooo pana .....anywhoo
You can shoot 1080 24p and convert that to 1080 25p which can be converted into 1080 50i.

 

[Barry_Green]

The HPX170 can be converted by the USA division to 50/60. The HMC150 cannot.