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tristancliffe
02-27-2009, 09:41 AM
Firstly, thanks for sorting out the PDR door for me. Fitted like a glove, and it's back up to full speed again! Great.

Just wondering if there was any progress made on the PAL 'static on the top and black bars round the edge' issue that afflicted some (all?) PDRs? As I claimed at the time, it's not the end of the world because it's easily cropped out, and doesn't even show on a DVD screen, but it would be good if it was ultimately sorted.

If it was sorted, can the improvement can be carried out retrospectively, or will it require the purchase of a new unit? If it has yet to be sorted is it likely (or can it be made so) that existing units can be upgraded.

Having said all that (and I do love my Chasecam!), I recently got round to playing RAW footage from last year on a TV screen via a DVD, and the quality was great. So much better on a proper sized, interlaced and slightly anti-aliased screen than deinterlaced on a sharp computer monitor. So much so I think I'll review all my racing from the sofa this year!

RandallNoll
02-27-2009, 11:16 AM
tristancliffe,

Unfortunately there is no fix for the issue you describe. It's an issue with a chip that is used, and we've not gotten cooperation from the supplier to remedy the issue. As a result we are working to get away from that chip.

Glad to hear you're enjoying your ChaseCam!

tristancliffe
02-27-2009, 03:24 PM
Enjoying it? Of course I'm enjoying it. It's brilliant. I'm not going to let a tiny flaw (the PAL chip issue that I appreciate isn't your fault) spoil the rest of package :D

If only I could afford multiple PDRs, the SS1000 thingy, and some extra tiny cameras to mount all over the car. Front view, rear view, suspension view, pedal view, helmet view....... I'd wet myself!