Sony HXR-NX5U - HD or SD?

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Sony HXR-NX5U - HD or SD?

Hello -

I shoot with Sony HXR-NX5U NXCAM in AVCHD FX (24Mbps) 1920x1080/60i format.

I mainly deliver in DVD or DVD-DL format to my clients.

I am noticing that the quality is not as good when watching on a standard DVD player due to the massive HD file size on a DVD.

My question is:

The camera allows me to shoot in SD mode as well. IF, I were to shoot in SD format and deliver on DVD or DVD-DL.

Will the quality be better and nice, sharp looking? or do you suggest shooting in HD format and deliver on DVD/DL?

Thanks for your help.

Posted on Feb 13, 2012 8:30 AM

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Studio X

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Feb 13, 2012 8:43 AM in response to DJ OZA

First off, there is no such thing as a "massive hd file on a dvd". All DVDs are standard definition. What you are seeing is the effect of compressing your file from a larger image to a smaller image along with the necessary compression to bring the bit playback rate under 7 .

What most likely needs improving is how you compress the material for DVDs.

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