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Mark Thomas · September 3rd, 2002, 03:27 PM

I was always stuck between choosing the pd150 and canon xl1s for making short films. I think I made the right choice in the end.

I understand the Canon has a "frame movie mode" setting. Is this 25fps on the PD150 or does the effect vary a little?

Adrian Douglas · September 3rd, 2002, 10:02 PM

I think the PD150 only runs at 12fps making the "frame mode" more or less useless for motion video

Josh Bass · September 4th, 2002, 03:57 AM

The XL1/XL1s's frame mode is still 30 fps, but it's progressive scanned (or pseudo progressive scanned) so it looks a little more like 24 fps--PAL version of the XL1 is 25, I believe.

Mark Thomas · September 4th, 2002, 01:43 PM

so which is the better camera for filmmaking?

Josh Bass · September 4th, 2002, 02:57 PM

I say the Canon, because of frame mode, but you can argue against that because you can buy software, I believe, that gives a the 24fps look to footage shot interlaced at 30fps. Then it becomes a question of which camera's look you like better.

Of course, there'se that new Panasonic (AVX2000?) that shoots 24fps. I don't know if it's out yet though. I think it's in the same price range as the other two.

Matt Stahley · September 4th, 2002, 03:11 PM

if you are using an NLE such as final cut pro there are film look plug ins available also there are several ways to achieve film looks within FCP itself.some say this looks better than the canon settings but eveyone has an opinion.ive never used a canon but i can say i am pleased with the results using only FCP and a VX2k shooting at 1/60(1/50 PAL).

September 3rd, 2002, 03:27 PM	#1
Mark Thomas Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Posts: 34	"frame movie mode" I was always stuck between choosing the pd150 and canon xl1s for making short films. I think I made the right choice in the end. I understand the Canon has a "frame movie mode" setting. Is this 25fps on the PD150 or does the effect vary a little?

September 3rd, 2002, 10:02 PM	#2
Adrian Douglas Trustee Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Chigasaki, Japan. Posts: 1,660	I think the PD150 only runs at 12fps making the "frame mode" more or less useless for motion video __________________ Adrian DVInfo.net Search for quick answers Where to buy? From the best in the business...DVInfo.net sponsors

September 4th, 2002, 03:57 AM	#3
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	The XL1/XL1s's frame mode is still 30 fps, but it's progressive scanned (or pseudo progressive scanned) so it looks a little more like 24 fps--PAL version of the XL1 is 25, I believe. __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

September 4th, 2002, 02:57 PM	#5
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	I say the Canon, because of frame mode, but you can argue against that because you can buy software, I believe, that gives a the 24fps look to footage shot interlaced at 30fps. Then it becomes a question of which camera's look you like better. Of course, there'se that new Panasonic (AVX2000?) that shoots 24fps. I don't know if it's out yet though. I think it's in the same price range as the other two. __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

September 4th, 2002, 01:43 PM	#4
Mark Thomas Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Posts: 34	so which is the better camera for filmmaking?

September 4th, 2002, 03:11 PM	#6
Matt Stahley Major Player Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Waynesboro, PA Posts: 648	if you are using an NLE such as final cut pro there are film look plug ins available also there are several ways to achieve film looks within FCP itself.some say this looks better than the canon settings but eveyone has an opinion.ive never used a canon but i can say i am pleased with the results using only FCP and a VX2k shooting at 1/60(1/50 PAL).