Max,
I think Terry has it right: you have the HC1 set to downconvert to DV format (standard definition). This is the only way that you could fiddle with the capture properties.
Open the HC1's touch screen menu and check the following:
(1) Set "REC FORMAT" = HDV 1080i
(2) Set "I.LINK CONV" = Off
Now hook up the firewire connection, start Video Studio 10+, select the capture screen, and you should see "SONY HDV". You should NOT be able to change the capture property settings.
BTW, forget about using DV video format with high definition video. You will get the best possible quality by preserving the original encoding: Mpeg2 HDV.
Size Matters: Capture settings for Sony HDR-HC1E video.
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Hi, Trevor
You solved it!
The I-Link conversion was set to 'On' on my camera.
The moment I switched it to 'Off' VS10+ recognised my camera as HD and only offered me the MPEG capture option. I'm back in business!
The very good news (for me) is that I also know what happened.
Just before Xmas copied some film onto a friend's computer and, as they could only edit SD tape, I switched the I-link conversion on. And then forgot all about it.
This means (I think) that all my other stuff is captured and edited in High Def - phew! Also explains why I was so convinced that VS10+ could 'see' my camcorder and was surprised when I checked again to see 'Sony MSDV'.
Anyway, you're persistence has removed the risk of me investing countless hours over the next few months unknowingly editing AVI files and then wondering why they were not High Def at some point in the future.
Guru John came in a little late on this thread but was bang on the money too. Pretty annoying, huh?
Thanks, guys!
You solved it!
The I-Link conversion was set to 'On' on my camera.
The moment I switched it to 'Off' VS10+ recognised my camera as HD and only offered me the MPEG capture option. I'm back in business!
The very good news (for me) is that I also know what happened.
Just before Xmas copied some film onto a friend's computer and, as they could only edit SD tape, I switched the I-link conversion on. And then forgot all about it.
This means (I think) that all my other stuff is captured and edited in High Def - phew! Also explains why I was so convinced that VS10+ could 'see' my camcorder and was surprised when I checked again to see 'Sony MSDV'.
Anyway, you're persistence has removed the risk of me investing countless hours over the next few months unknowingly editing AVI files and then wondering why they were not High Def at some point in the future.
Guru John came in a little late on this thread but was bang on the money too. Pretty annoying, huh?
Thanks, guys!
Max
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Trevor Andrew
Seems a bit like Ground Hog Day
Appear to have duplicate postings, no worry tomorrow is another day, or is it?
Hi Max
Cannot take the credit for the I-link conversion thingy.
Not having a HD camera is a bit of a restriction to my knowledge.
I was a little confused with the formats you were using
Its just a learning curve, but now you seem to be on the way upwards.
I think all the above posters needs a pat on the back.
To answer the last question, we all need John ( I know it was just a joke)
Good Luck
Stick in there
Trevor
Appear to have duplicate postings, no worry tomorrow is another day, or is it?
Hi Max
Cannot take the credit for the I-link conversion thingy.
Not having a HD camera is a bit of a restriction to my knowledge.
I was a little confused with the formats you were using
Its just a learning curve, but now you seem to be on the way upwards.
I think all the above posters needs a pat on the back.
To answer the last question, we all need John ( I know it was just a joke)
Good Luck
Stick in there
Trevor