I've shot some material using the AVCHD MFX 60i/PF24/, or 24p setting in this camera. But, no matter which program I use to get it out of the camera, it transfers as 29.98i.

Canon initially said that iMovie was the recommended way, then changed their minds. So I have tried Final Cut X, Final Cut Pro 7.03, and ClipWrap, but all of these give me 29.98i.

I believe I am correct in thinking that the camera records 60i, from which 23.976p can be extracted but have had no success.

Does anyone have an idea of how to do this. The Canon tech support guy tried very hard to help me, but ultimately gave up.

I could stick the 29.98 into Compressor set at the highest quality to transcode the frame rate to 23.976, but it takes absolutely ages to do it, so it's completely impractical. Can't afford Teranex.

Ideas greatly appreciated,

Harry.

Try this:

Simple Workflow for Removing 2:3 Pull Down | CineTechnica (http://blog.abelcine.com/2011/08/19/simple-workflow-for-removing-23-pull-down/)

Thank you very much indeed for responding to my scream for help. I'll get onto that right away.

Best wishes,

Harry.

That's strange. The camera has a native 24p mode that should capture at 23.98 in FCP. It has worked for me before.

Hopefully the mentioned solution as worked for you.

Thanks entirely to the members of this board, I now have several ways of downloading and doing the reverse telecine necessary. In the process, I've learned of several programs I had not tried before, like ClipWrap, JES De-Interlacer and Handbrake.

My sincere thanks to all those who have made such helpful suggestions and taught me so much.

Harry.

Years later, I have the same question. Have you noticed a difference in quality between the options? I'm debating doing Reverse Telecine in Compressor or reexporting with something like ClipWrap

I can't help you any more than the above suggestions. In desperation, I shot at 29.98 and reduced to 23.976 but it wasn't pretty, I can tell you. I also used a de-interlacer and a slight amount of motion blur. However, frankly, I can't remember the details. I was using it for a vertical view looking straight down onto a pianist's hands, and that's such a weird angle that I got away with it.

Wish I could be more specific. Good luck,

Harry.