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Terry Lyons · October 24th, 2008, 02:58 PM

I am going to Vegas to shoot my buddys funny car the end of this month. I will use my xha1. I normally shoot almost everything in24P and 1/48th of a second. Will this be suitable for something that fast paced? I like the look I have been getting but should I shoot a higher shutter speed for a more intense feel? What about slow motion, would a higher shutter speed be better? Picket fencing, I know they shoot film at 24fps but I dont see the picket fencing in a movie like I get. I hate to say it but what about 60i or 30P Any thoughts? Thanks TAG

Brian Lakusta · October 24th, 2008, 04:29 PM

Hi, I just bought a used XH A1 and only have made 2 min of video with it so far, so not up on everything to set it at.

but I will say 60i is the setting to use. I have a HV 20 and have done some road racing and knew to not use the 24P setting and used 60i.

maybe others will say more and I will also read what they say.

Brian

Samuel Ko · October 24th, 2008, 05:35 PM

i shoot a lot of automotive events (shows/races/etc)

i too normally use 60i
your going to want a faster shutter speed if your filming races.

you can even do a test. try filming cars on the highway or street doing 40+ at 24 vs 60
you can see a difference on the look.

Tripp Woelfel · October 24th, 2008, 06:21 PM

I shoot for a local track in central Maine and I always use 60i, even when the light's low it just works best.

I'll shoot with the shutter as fast as 1/500, but I like 1/250 best. Fast shutters and 60i will give you a good source for slow motion. I've done slow motion on quite a few clips and I'm pleased with the results.

You can see for yourself here: Oxford Plains Speedway Channel on Vimeo The best examples of what you're looking for will be in the eye candy section at the end of most of the pieces.

October 24th, 2008, 02:58 PM	#1
Terry Lyons Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alta Sierra Posts: 182	Going to the races I am going to Vegas to shoot my buddys funny car the end of this month. I will use my xha1. I normally shoot almost everything in24P and 1/48th of a second. Will this be suitable for something that fast paced? I like the look I have been getting but should I shoot a higher shutter speed for a more intense feel? What about slow motion, would a higher shutter speed be better? Picket fencing, I know they shoot film at 24fps but I dont see the picket fencing in a movie like I get. I hate to say it but what about 60i or 30P Any thoughts? Thanks TAG __________________ TAG

October 24th, 2008, 04:29 PM	#2
Brian Lakusta New Boot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton AB Canada Posts: 17	Hi, I just bought a used XH A1 and only have made 2 min of video with it so far, so not up on everything to set it at. but I will say 60i is the setting to use. I have a HV 20 and have done some road racing and knew to not use the 24P setting and used 60i. maybe others will say more and I will also read what they say. Brian

October 24th, 2008, 05:35 PM	#3
Samuel Ko Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 47	i shoot a lot of automotive events (shows/races/etc) i too normally use 60i your going to want a faster shutter speed if your filming races. you can even do a test. try filming cars on the highway or street doing 40+ at 24 vs 60 you can see a difference on the look.

October 24th, 2008, 06:21 PM	#4
Tripp Woelfel Trustee Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Conway, NH Posts: 1,745	I shoot for a local track in central Maine and I always use 60i, even when the light's low it just works best. I'll shoot with the shutter as fast as 1/500, but I like 1/250 best. Fast shutters and 60i will give you a good source for slow motion. I've done slow motion on quite a few clips and I'm pleased with the results. You can see for yourself here: Oxford Plains Speedway Channel on Vimeo The best examples of what you're looking for will be in the eye candy section at the end of most of the pieces.