Does EX1 has an HDMI out?

Okay, I finally have the chance to find the Sony cable that came with the camera. Does anyone know if there is a cable similar to Sony's component cable but instead of component it's HDMI at the RGB end? If that's not possible, where do I find longer cable of the same version of the component cable that Sony shipped with the EX1? I need the cable to be 6 to 8 feet long at least.
 
Why not just buy a long 3-cable RCA? That's going to be a lot cheaper...

Otherwise I think you'll be looking for a component to HDMI box. Blackmagic and I think AJA make them.
 
Lor... no. Component is analog HD, and video only. HDMI is digital and can carry an audio stream as well as a video stream. You cannot find a cable that is mini-d component one end and HDMI at the other as it's physically impossible.

All you need to extend the component cable is buy a regular component cable and some RCA couplers to go with the existing cable.

The alternative is to buy and SDI-HDMI converter box. That would allow you to take the SDI out and convert it to HDMI... but the component cables/RCA coupler option is going to be a heckuva lot cheaper.
 
Thanks for the input. I was just curious if there is such a thing out there. Anyway, I'll search for a RCA couplers to extend my existing cable for longer lengths.
 
Lor said:
Thanks for the input. I was just curious if there is such a thing out there. Anyway, I'll search for a RCA couplers to extend my existing cable for longer lengths.
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One other option I will mention because I got stuck with this at a live show. I had component out, the house had component in on their video mixer. Problem was I had RCA, and they had BNC. I only had one BNC adapter and no BNC cabling.

I would say that if you plan on doing pro level work, you buy 6 RCA <-> BNC connectors, and make the long runs with BNC. You can use the adapters if you need them, or leave them in your bag when you don't. BNC offers a much better solution if you should ever have to make some REALLY long runs, like at a concert, a large wedding, or anything similar.

Just a thought.
 
Stevet said:
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.
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Stevet,

Is SDI-out quality when playing back footage from the memory card better compared to component output or just a live video feed?
 
SDI out trumps component out every time. SDI has not gone through the codec, whereas component has. BIG difference.
 
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