HDV 24F: what should I look for? at DVinfo.net

Michael Wisniewski · September 15th, 2005, 03:53 PM

What type of tests/things should I look for to test the 24 Frame mode?

I'm gonna do an eyeball test, try out some things with the XL H1 floor models, and then head over to B&H to see the FX1, but I don't work with HDV enough to know what to look for.

A. J. deLange · September 15th, 2005, 04:28 PM

Shoot a Putora chart if you can in both F and i modes - look for differences in resolution. Shoot something moving (like an overhead fan blade) with a fast shutter in the various modes.

Michael Wisniewski · September 16th, 2005, 12:57 AM

Anyone know where I can pick up a resolution chart on short notice in New York City? Or at least point me to one on B&H Photo.

A. J. deLange · September 16th, 2005, 05:50 AM

ZGC carries the Putora chart. B&H doesn't list it on their website (or I can't find it if they do). ZGC is in Mountain Lakes, NJ which is about 25 mi west of Manhattan. If you are there for another day they would probably Fedex one to you overnight if you were willing to make a rather substantial sacrifice for the cause - these things ain't cheap as I recall. There ought to be one or more of these things around the floor- it's a video expo after all. NY being NY I am sure they are to be found somewhere within the 5 boroughs but I have no idea where.

September 15th, 2005, 03:53 PM	#1
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	HDV 24F: what should I look for? What type of tests/things should I look for to test the 24 Frame mode? I'm gonna do an eyeball test, try out some things with the XL H1 floor models, and then head over to B&H to see the FX1, but I don't work with HDV enough to know what to look for. __________________ "Ultimately, the most extraordinary thing, in a frame, is a human being." - Martin Scorsese

September 16th, 2005, 12:57 AM	#3
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	Anyone know where I can pick up a resolution chart on short notice in New York City? Or at least point me to one on B&H Photo. __________________ "Ultimately, the most extraordinary thing, in a frame, is a human being." - Martin Scorsese

September 15th, 2005, 04:28 PM	#2
A. J. deLange Major Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: McLean, VA United States Posts: 749	Shoot a Putora chart if you can in both F and i modes - look for differences in resolution. Shoot something moving (like an overhead fan blade) with a fast shutter in the various modes.

September 16th, 2005, 05:50 AM	#4
A. J. deLange Major Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: McLean, VA United States Posts: 749	ZGC carries the Putora chart. B&H doesn't list it on their website (or I can't find it if they do). ZGC is in Mountain Lakes, NJ which is about 25 mi west of Manhattan. If you are there for another day they would probably Fedex one to you overnight if you were willing to make a rather substantial sacrifice for the cause - these things ain't cheap as I recall. There ought to be one or more of these things around the floor- it's a video expo after all. NY being NY I am sure they are to be found somewhere within the 5 boroughs but I have no idea where.