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Tyler Franco · November 18th, 2008, 12:38 PM

Could it be no 24 FPS on 5D MII because there is no 1/24 or 1/48 shutter speed on a DSLR camera? Therefore, new technology would have to be introduced that would drive up the camera's price?

How does the D90 handle that though, what shutter speed does it shoot at? Could that be a contributer to some of it's problems?

Just wonderin'.

Don Miller · November 18th, 2008, 01:05 PM

The physical shutter isn't used in video as with film, so I doubt it.

But I see your point about the unusual (for photography) shutter speeds of 1/24, 1/48, and 1/96.

Ethan Cooper · November 18th, 2008, 01:13 PM

My guess is that they never imagined the camera would have sparked such interest from video guys and therefore never considered the idea of making it shoot 24p. The video recording capabilities were an afterthought, a novel little bit to add in there for the hell of it. I'd imagine the oddities that we see in regards to how it sets exposure, the audio handling, and no 24p are due to the fact that you had a traditional still photo division design everything.

Louis Maddalena · November 18th, 2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ethan Cooper

My guess is that they never imagined the camera would have sparked such interest from video guys and therefore never considered the idea of making it shoot 24p. The video recording capabilities were an afterthought, a novel little bit to add in there for the hell of it. I'd imagine the oddities that we see in regards to how it sets exposure, the audio handling, and no 24p are due to the fact that you had a traditional still photo division design everything.

I am going to have to agree with Ethan. I think all that would be needed for 24p recording would be a little thought from their video camera department. The camera was designed for still photographers by the still equipment department and they threw video function in there to create buzz about their camera, and likely to get the still photographer interested in canon video gear.

I doubt they expected this much attention from video professionals around the world, who are thinking about getting a still camera for their video work.

Josh Laronge · November 18th, 2008, 02:10 PM

Because they need to sell you a 5DIII after you buy a 5DII.

John Vincent · November 18th, 2008, 03:38 PM

Exactly!

Although if they think it's biting into their high-end market, you might see the end of this type of cam all together from them....

Even though the cat is out of the bag so to speak.

john

November 18th, 2008, 12:38 PM	#1
Tyler Franco Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 172	Could it be no 24 FPS on 5D MII because... Could it be no 24 FPS on 5D MII because there is no 1/24 or 1/48 shutter speed on a DSLR camera? Therefore, new technology would have to be introduced that would drive up the camera's price? How does the D90 handle that though, what shutter speed does it shoot at? Could that be a contributer to some of it's problems? Just wonderin'.

November 18th, 2008, 01:13 PM	#3
Ethan Cooper Trustee Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 1,400 Images: 5	My guess is that they never imagined the camera would have sparked such interest from video guys and therefore never considered the idea of making it shoot 24p. The video recording capabilities were an afterthought, a novel little bit to add in there for the hell of it. I'd imagine the oddities that we see in regards to how it sets exposure, the audio handling, and no 24p are due to the fact that you had a traditional still photo division design everything. __________________ ∅ -Ethan Cooper

November 18th, 2008, 01:05 PM	#2
Don Miller Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 706	The physical shutter isn't used in video as with film, so I doubt it. But I see your point about the unusual (for photography) shutter speeds of 1/24, 1/48, and 1/96.

November 18th, 2008, 02:10 PM	#5
Josh Laronge Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 241	Because they need to sell you a 5DIII after you buy a 5DII.

November 18th, 2008, 03:38 PM	#6
John Vincent Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,065	Exactly! Although if they think it's biting into their high-end market, you might see the end of this type of cam all together from them.... Even though the cat is out of the bag so to speak. john