
Selecting the Frame Rate
You can set the frame rate to 50i or 25F, regardless of the recording mode.
50i Mode
Records 50 interlaced fields per second, the same as
25F Mode
HD Records 25 frames per second according to HDV native 1080/25p specifications. For playback, the signal is converted to 50i but video output from the HDV/DV terminal will be 25p.
SD The picture captured by the camera at 25 frames per second is converted and recorded on the tape as 50i.
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25F (camera) | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
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25p (tape) | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
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50i (playback) | a a b b c c d d e e f | f g g h h i | i | j | j | ||||||
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25F (camera) | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
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50i (tape/playback) | a a b b c c d d e e f | f g g h h i | i | j | j |
Set the FRAME RATE switch to the desired position.
• i: 50i Mode, F1 or F2: 25F Mode.
• The selected frame rate appears
If the position of the FRAME RATE switch is changed while recording, the frame rate will not change immediately; it will change once you pause the recording.
Video recorded in 25F can only be played back with compatible devices and can only be edited with software that supports 25F. For software and hardware compatibility consult the relevant customer support center.
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