I'm using the 25p mode with my current Sony V1E, and play it back on PAL HDTVs (100 Hz refresh rate being a multiple of my footage fps). But I'm about to buy a new 50" full HD plasma, and am faced with a tough choice between:

- Panasonic model, cheaper but lacking a refresh rate being 24 fps multiple, or
- Pioneer "Curo" model, optimized for 24p (72 Hz refresh) but much more expensive.

Since I'll be also upgrading to the PMW-EX1 machine sooner or later, and this one offers native 24p, *AND* as we all know the BluRay specs do not include 25p - everything points to the latter choice.

But it's almost 2x more expensive! Can anyone advise on how important in practical terms it's to have a multiple of 24 fps - capable display? Unfortunately, I cannot check it myself, as I have no access to 24p capable equipment.

PS. Chris please feel free to move this thread where you feel it's more appropriate; I started it here because what's triggered my dilemma is in fact the new EX1 camera...

There is also the option to shoot 25p and convert it to 24p by simply slowing it down by 4%. It is done with quite a few documentaries shot in Europe in 25p that are released for cinema in 24p. In my view, it doesn‘t change the mood of a film. Side by side you notice the audio‘s slightly lower pitch, but honestly it does hardly alter a voice‘s character.

You could go down the same road with BR. Give it a try.

Thanks, but this is is not the topic of my question. To put is differently: is 72Hz option in Pioneer plasmas (or even higher multiplies of 24, like 120Hz) worth the price premium? Or is 24p material played back on regular PAL HDTVs (50/100Hz) acceptable, motionwise?