Does EX1 has an HDMI out?

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Lor

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Will someone clarify to me if the EX1 has a HDMI out? I believed the lable says component and not HDMI. However, it does not look like component nor HDMI port. HDMI port is bigger and component contains Red, Blue, and Green. Am I missing something here?
 
Okay, here's the port I was referring to (component out):


sony-pmw-ex1-video-camera-output-ja.jpg
 
Thanks, Barry.

Basically, I was looking for a way to play my clips from the EX1 to my HDTV for a quick preview.
 
Thanks, EC Junior. However, here's my confusion. I have never seen a composit cable (red/white, yellow) that connects to an A/V connector like that. As for the Component Out connector, I have never seen a component cable (red/green/blue) that has a male head that would go into a female connector like that.

Any linkes to what those cables look like?
 
Lor said:
The problem is I'm not sure what kind of cable would connect to this Sony Component Out port and then go into the HDMI connector on my HDTV side.

Any suggestion?
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No cable is possible, but converter and adaptor is possible.

Youc an always buy the BlackMagic HDLINK:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/336253-REG/Blackmagic_Design_HDL_DVI_HD_Link_HDTV_Video.html#

This is a SDI to DVI converter (approx $400). It comes with a DVI to HDMI adaptor.

I have this and it works great with the EX.

BTW, on the EX, the SDI out blows away the component out on video quality.
 
Thanks for the response, Stevet. I thought there is something simple like buying a cable and it just works. I'm not ready to buy a converter box just yet especially something cost in the hundred dollars and up.

So basically those A/V Out and Component Out are pretty much useless then, right?
 
Lor said:
Thanks for the response, Stevet. I thought there is something simple like buying a cable and it just works. I'm not ready to buy a converter box just yet especially something cost in the hundred dollars and up.

So basically those A/V Out and Component Out are pretty much useless then, right?
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This is why I suggested using the component out cable that comes with the camera. Connect it to the component connection on your TV/Monitor. You cannot connect it to the HDMI port.

You initially stated you wanted a quick preview. If you want a full quality HD viewing, then you're going to have to spend money.

Simple as that.
 
No, the component out is fine for viewing a field monitor and checking your overall footage later.
 
Stevet said:
No, the component out is fine for viewing a field monitor and checking your overall footage later.
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I fed live component out a couple months ago for and audience of over 700 people and they didn't realize that it wasn't HD.

I've also fed the normal A/V signal to my monitor and been more than pleased with it for focusing and composition. I wouldn't make crucial lighting decision with it, but it was fine for what I needed.
 
That's right, PerroneFord. I just wanted a quick preview. It would be nice if it is HD but it doesn't have to be.

I totally forgot about the component cable that came with the unit. I'll have to check the box again to see if the cable will work in my situation.

Again, many thanks for those contribute to this thread.
 
Oh,

If the distance from the camera to the monitor is going to be some distance, just buy some long RCA cables and 3 female-to-female RCA adapters. That should take care of it. In my case, I did 3 RCA-BNC because the runs were almost 100ft.

Best of luck!
 
Quick posts!

I would like to add also:
All three cables comes with the camera too.

  • USB Cable

  • A/V Connecting Cable

  • Component Video Cable
 
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