Should I be in LP or SP recording mode?

[imageonepictures]

Hey,

It is currently set to LP mode. I think that is why my tape is showing up as 90 minute on a 63 minute tape. For optimal quality in 24p should it be set to SP?

Chris

 

[j]

yes.

 

[HorseFilms]

LP is more likely to lead to dropouts on tape. I'd strongly suggest setting it to SP and leaving it there.

EDIT: You beat me, j.

 

[imageonepictures]

LP is more likely to lead to dropouts on tape. I'd strongly suggest setting it to SP and leaving it there.

EDIT: You beat me, j.

Hey,

Thanks. I'll do just that.

Chris

 

[Flintstone]

I really don't understand Panasonic for putting this option in the first place.

 

[Drew Ott]

I really don't understand Panasonic for putting this option in the first place.

Hey jerk lets leave Panasonic alone, alright?

 

[MiniMan]

:grin:

 

[vocare]

sp is the way to go ..
lp is more cost efficient...

 

[Flintstone]

Hey jerk lets leave Panasonic alone, alright?

Jerk? What's the matter with you? There's no need to be insulting! That you put a smiley or not, I don't appreciate!

 

[J5 squared]

Jerk? What's the matter with you? There's no need to be insulting! That you put a smiley or not, I don't appreciate!

i think the smiley was representing the fact it was a joke and not an insult..... genius

 

[j]

>I really don't understand Panasonic for putting this option in the first place.

It's a great option for filming long-format events. Weddings, concerts. It uses the same codec so it has the same quality as SP, you just runt he risk of greater tape drop-outs. I also know (fairly big name) producers who have mastered no-budget feature films to DV LP for transfer to digibeta or HD for distribution. (Don't tell the distributors!)