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2009Cameras (Film/Video/HD) forum

Whether the F900R camera with downconverter board can output NTSC standard video when used in the UK with NTSC-only receivers

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What the thread found

  • The F900R downconverter functionality regarding NTSC versus PAL output format is unclear from the camera manual and may require direct confirmation with rental facilities or manufacturers
  • A wireless modulus receiver will pass through whatever signal it receives from the transmitter, but requires a tuner set to the appropriate broadcast frequencies for the region where it will be used
  • When shooting in HD at 23.97 frames per second, the F900R appears to have minimal built-in distinctions between NTSC and PAL standards in its operation

Depends on

  • No definitive answer was reached about whether the downconverter board is switchable between standards
  • The question concerns a specific rental camera body whose configuration may vary by rental facility
  • The advice to contact camera rental floors directly suggests the answer may depend on individual equipment setup rather than universal specifications
  • NTSC tuners receiving PAL signals may produce only useable black and white emergency video

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