HMC and NanoFlash recorder

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NEEL

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Sorry if this has been asked before, but I couldn't find any statement or reports througout the web. I asked Dan Keaton from Convergent Design and he responded, that as far as he knows there are some DOPs using the Nanoflash with the HMC. At convergent Design they made a test with the HPX 170, though I didnt find any samples. Since the HMC 150's HDMI output is the same 4:2:2 as on the HPX 170, this should work, but is the gained quality justifying the investment? For my next project I have to go with 4:2:2 broadcast standart, so the alternative is upgrading to a HPX 170.
 
NEEL said:
Sorry if this has been asked before, but I couldn't find any statement or reports througout the web. I asked Dan Keaton from Convergent Design and he responded, that as far as he knows there are some DOPs using the Nanoflash with the HMC. At convergent Design they made a test with the HPX 170, though I didnt find any samples. Since the HMC 150's HDMI output is the same 4:2:2 as on the HPX 170, this should work, but is the gained quality justifying the investment? For my next project I have to go with 4:2:2 broadcast standart, so the alternative is upgrading to a HPX 170.
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I don't think hmc sends 4:2:2.
 
xqzt said:
I don't think hmc sends 4:2:2.
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I'm think it does, although I haven't tested it.

To the OP, how about recording 1080p, and then simply convert to DVCpro HD afterwards, the result will probably be indistinguishable from native HPX170 recording.
 
studio1972 said:
I'm think it does, although I haven't tested it.

To the OP, how about recording 1080p, and then simply convert to DVCpro HD afterwards, the result will probably be indistinguishable from native HPX170 recording.
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Someone told me that there is a good reason, why Broadcasters ask for 4:2:2 since 4:2:0 signals tend to fall apart in the post sometimes, no matter if they've been converted to 4:2:2 before. If that happens, I'd probably loose my TV- credibility even before I got started ... ;-)

Here is a sample of what I think might happen:
http://www.vimeo.com/4979318
 
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HMC 150 has 4:2:2 HDMI Color

HMC 150 has 4:2:2 HDMI Color

I recently asked Panasonic this very question & here's their answer.

We are sorry for having taken some time in replying to you.
The HDMI output color data is "Y Cb Cr" = 4:2:2.

Best Regards,

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PASS Support Team
sav.p2support.pavc@ml.jp.panasonic.com
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