I know. The question is what is the bit rate to tape when in HDV mode? Also, word is we can go to hard drive at a higher bit-rate with external analog to HDV codec boxes. But I have yet to find one that is compatible with iMovie HD and Final Cut Express HD Apple codecs. Anyone know if Canopus has one yet? On Feb 12, 2005, at 5:41 PM, Preston wrote: > From Sony's website: > > The HDR-FX1 is capable of recording and playing back both High > Definition and Standard Definition video recorded on standard MiniDV > cassettes. > > -preston > > I think the HDV format crams more GB per hour on magnetically denser > HDV tape than does DV shooting on lighter density DV tape (same size > cassette). But I still don't know the size per hour. Anyone know if I > am thinking correctly or not? > > k > _______________________________________________ > MacDV mailing list > MacDV at listserver.themacintoshguy.com > http://listserver.themacintoshguy.com/mailman/listinfo/macdv