I just edited and burned a 1920x1080 AVCHD file to a standard DVD.
I didn't even use MF. I used the built in X4 burner.
The quality was excellent. Looks as though 30+ minutes will fit on a DVD.
This is going to be my default for sending disks to folks with Blu-Ray players.
wowed by AVCHD quality
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Re: wowed by AVCHD quality
Yes, you will be able to fit 30 minutes on a single layer DVD if the bitrate is 15 - 16 Mbps, and even more if it is less. But of course quality is always in the eye of the beholder. Personally, I prefer to use the highest quality bitrate currently possible for AVCHD hybrid disks, which is 18 Mbps. That allows only about 20 minutes to be burned, or a little more if you don't have a menu.
And you need to be aware that not all Blu-Ray players, particularly 'older' ones, will necessarily be rated to play such discs, though most will these days, including PlayStation 3s (which is what I use). But when sending them to family and friends, they will need to check whether their player has a sticker saying 'AVCHD' along the front right top rim of the player.
And you need to be aware that not all Blu-Ray players, particularly 'older' ones, will necessarily be rated to play such discs, though most will these days, including PlayStation 3s (which is what I use). But when sending them to family and friends, they will need to check whether their player has a sticker saying 'AVCHD' along the front right top rim of the player.
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