Definition DV, selecting from 480/60i, 480/24p and 480/24pa formats, JVC Pro GY-HD200U.
In our tests, we shot a variety of subjects in all modes and were particularly impressed with the silky smooth image quality of the 720/60p format. JVC’s new Super Encoder has now made recording this progressive frame rate possible in an HDV format. This is a really huge advantage for producers shooting fast moving subjects, or just anyone simply wanting an incredibly fluid look for their camera movements.
The native 24p will remain a favorite for independent producers (among others) looking to recreate the temporal likeness of film. Like all 24p frame rates, however, some strobing is inherent. Recording in the DV mode, the 24p format records in a 2:3:2:3 pull-down sequence for easy editing in a standard NTSC environment, while the 24pa format records in a film-standard 2:3:3:2 pull-down for film editing output.