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Working with 720p24 DVCPRO HD Video
There are several methods for recording 720p24 DVCPRO HD footage, depending on
the camcorder you use.

720p60 DVCPRO HD Recorded at 23.98 fps

Duplicate frames are recorded and can be removed during capture (Panasonic
Varicam), during P2 card ingest (Panasonic AG-HVX200), or after capture using the
DVCPRO HD Frame Rate Converter. This format is also referred to as 720p24.
For more information, see “Removing Duplicate Frames During Capture” on page 47
and “Setting Log and Transfer Import Preferences” on page 93.
Note: The Panasonic Varicam camcorder can record 720p60 video with a frame rate
setting of 24 fps, but this format is not supported by Final Cut Pro. For more information,
see “Setting System Frequency on a Panasonic Varicam Camcorder” on page 45.

720p50 DVCPRO HD Recorded at 24 fps

Duplicate frames are recorded and can be removed during P2 card ingest with the
Log and Transfer window or using the DVCPRO HD Frame Rate Converter. For more
information, see “Setting Log and Transfer Import Preferences” on page 93.
Note: This format is only available using the Panasonic AG-HVX200E camcorder (PAL).

720pN24 DVCPRO HD (Native 24p)

DVCPRO HD 24 fps footage is recorded natively to a Panasonic P2 card and can be
ingested using the Log and Transfer window. For more information, see
“Panasonic AG-HVX200 Camcorder Compatibility” on page 105.
Note: This format is only available using the Panasonic AG-HVX200 camcorder (NTSC).