Sony DCR-HC62?

Question

I will be purchasing the Sony DCR-HC62 camcorder from the US whilst on vacation there. I did notice that they do a PAL version (i'm guessing the original in the US is NTSC) Is this something i need to look out for? Does this mean that it records to the tape as PAL or NTSC? Will this make a difference if i am copying onto my computer/DVD etc?

Also are there any other issues from buying a camcorder in the US and using in the UK? Battery? Charging etc?

Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

DCR-HC62-E (PAL version also sold in the US) - use international plug adapter

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controll...

or

http://www.lenexpo-electronics.com/ATLON...

or

some later versions of intermediate video editing apps give the editor a choice of NTSC or PAL/SECAM tv system  output

Answer 2

You'll only see the NTSC version on sale in the US.  Everything you shoot will be recorded in NTSC and you'll need to keep it that way if you don't want the quality to suffer.  Most TVs are now dual standard, so you should be able to watch it.  You might have problems if you want to edit in PAL footage from another camcorder - I've never tried it.

You'll need a new charger for the UK, US plugs are different.

The nice people in HM Customs might be interested in your purchase, and you won't be able to claim you bought it in the UK - the format's wrong!