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Dave Robinson · November 7th, 2007, 10:33 AM

I should have asked this a long time ago I think, but how do I change the frame rate on my Canon XL1S???

I think I've got the term right.

I'm trying to understand the difference between 25p and 60i at the moment, my head hurts.

Ta

Dave

Alex Sprinkle · November 7th, 2007, 01:43 PM

Can you have both of those? One is PAL, and one NTSC, right?

Mike Teutsch · November 7th, 2007, 02:30 PM

Dave,

You either have a PAL camera at 50i or 25p, or and NTSC camera at 60i or 30p. Its been a while since I had mine, so check you manual for how to switch, I don't remember if it was an external switch or not.

You probably have a PAL camera based on where you live.

Mike

Jean-Philippe Archibald · November 7th, 2007, 02:41 PM

From what I recall, you can go to 50i to a form of 25p using the menu. Look for movie mode. Normal is 50i and frame is 25p.

Dave Robinson · November 8th, 2007, 03:40 AM

Ahh sorry I've got myself confused with the difference, I was just spouting numbers based on what I'd heard.

Right my camera is a PAL XL1S. I read the manual and it mentions nothing about "frame rate" it does however mention movie mode being similar to cinema settings. So from what Jean-Phillippe said normal mode on the camera is 50i and Movie mode is 25p? Is this correct?

Right now this is gonna be a really stupid question. Which is best? Or can someone give me a break down of the benefits and drawbacks of the two different modes. I mean in theory 25p should be better as it's closer to 35mm film cameras, no?

November 7th, 2007, 10:33 AM	#1
Dave Robinson Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Conwy, Wales Posts: 208	Frame Rate I should have asked this a long time ago I think, but how do I change the frame rate on my Canon XL1S??? I think I've got the term right. I'm trying to understand the difference between 25p and 60i at the moment, my head hurts. Ta Dave

November 7th, 2007, 02:30 PM	#3
Mike Teutsch Inner Circle Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida Posts: 2,614	Dave, You either have a PAL camera at 50i or 25p, or and NTSC camera at 60i or 30p. Its been a while since I had mine, so check you manual for how to switch, I don't remember if it was an external switch or not. You probably have a PAL camera based on where you live. Mike __________________ Chapter one, line one. The BH.

November 7th, 2007, 02:41 PM	#4
Jean-Philippe Archibald Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saguenay, Québec, Canada Posts: 1,051	From what I recall, you can go to 50i to a form of 25p using the menu. Look for movie mode. Normal is 50i and frame is 25p. __________________ Jean-Philippe Archibald http://www.jparchibald.com - http://www.vimeo.com/jparchib

November 7th, 2007, 01:43 PM	#2
Alex Sprinkle Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 408	Can you have both of those? One is PAL, and one NTSC, right?

November 8th, 2007, 03:40 AM	#5
Dave Robinson Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Conwy, Wales Posts: 208	Ahh sorry I've got myself confused with the difference, I was just spouting numbers based on what I'd heard. Right my camera is a PAL XL1S. I read the manual and it mentions nothing about "frame rate" it does however mention movie mode being similar to cinema settings. So from what Jean-Phillippe said normal mode on the camera is 50i and Movie mode is 25p? Is this correct? Right now this is gonna be a really stupid question. Which is best? Or can someone give me a break down of the benefits and drawbacks of the two different modes. I mean in theory 25p should be better as it's closer to 35mm film cameras, no?