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Paul Ravenscroft · September 18th, 2007, 10:54 AM

Could someone please explain the various pros and cons of using the multitude of available shutter speeds. I do a lot of transport videography with objects moving at typically around 30 to 50mph. From my still photograhy days my reaction would be to use the highest shutter speed possible at least 1/250s. Is this OK with 1080i HDV or will the picture look jerky? I seem to recall someone telling me that the shutter speed should be aligned with the TV line rate (i.e. 1/50s in UK). I assume that's the preset. Any help appreciated

Brandon Freeman · September 18th, 2007, 11:04 AM

High shutter speeds will give you that Saving Private Ryan look. Depending on the frame rate, this might be distracting. For 24f mode, it's definitely distracting (for me), especially when shooting handheld. The same goes for 30f mode, though it's not as terrible. However, for 60i HDV, it shouldn't be a problem. Video seems to handle fast shudder speeds very well -- the picture moves by so fast due to the simulated 60 fps that you can't really notice whether the picture judders or not. My two cents.

Trevor Bray · September 18th, 2007, 12:35 PM

Paul

I shoot a lot of horses. Always tripod mounted without OIS. I shoot 25f at 1/50th. Use the ND filter and iris wheel to control exposure. Got to say very happy with the result. Tried this weekend at 50i, it's not for me.
I'm sure you've heard it before but you need to try different things for yourself.
What suits me may not suit you. Be sure to check out the preset forum.

You have got a great bit of kit. Enjoy.

Trev

September 18th, 2007, 10:54 AM	#1
Paul Ravenscroft Tourist Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Royston UK Posts: 1	Shutter Speeds Could someone please explain the various pros and cons of using the multitude of available shutter speeds. I do a lot of transport videography with objects moving at typically around 30 to 50mph. From my still photograhy days my reaction would be to use the highest shutter speed possible at least 1/250s. Is this OK with 1080i HDV or will the picture look jerky? I seem to recall someone telling me that the shutter speed should be aligned with the TV line rate (i.e. 1/50s in UK). I assume that's the preset. Any help appreciated

September 18th, 2007, 11:04 AM	#2
Brandon Freeman Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 226	High shutter speeds will give you that Saving Private Ryan look. Depending on the frame rate, this might be distracting. For 24f mode, it's definitely distracting (for me), especially when shooting handheld. The same goes for 30f mode, though it's not as terrible. However, for 60i HDV, it shouldn't be a problem. Video seems to handle fast shudder speeds very well -- the picture moves by so fast due to the simulated 60 fps that you can't really notice whether the picture judders or not. My two cents.

September 18th, 2007, 12:35 PM	#3
Trevor Bray New Boot Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Guildford UK Posts: 18	Paul I shoot a lot of horses. Always tripod mounted without OIS. I shoot 25f at 1/50th. Use the ND filter and iris wheel to control exposure. Got to say very happy with the result. Tried this weekend at 50i, it's not for me. I'm sure you've heard it before but you need to try different things for yourself. What suits me may not suit you. Be sure to check out the preset forum. You have got a great bit of kit. Enjoy. Trev