Why does the EOS 500D only have 20 fps in full HD mode?
Why does the EOS 500D only have a 20 frame per second (fps) shooting speed in full High Definition (HD) mode (when the EOS 5D Mark II has 30fps)?
EOS magazine: We asked Canon this question and they replied that the reason for the 20 fps rate in the high definition movie recording mode of the EOS 500D is because of the sensor. Canon designs its sensors from scratch for the model in which they’ll be used. A sensor capable of recording at 30fps in 1080p would be much more expensive – and the 500D would no longer be a consumer model. We should point out that the 500D records at 30 fps at a resolution of 720p, which is the resolution used in high definition television broadcasting.
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Can't wait to get mine, and start shooting HD movies. I've seen some results with the 5D MkII and the quality looks excellent. Let's hope my ability is as good as the camera promises to be!
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Does anyone have a 500D yet?
This is a very interesting question…
Mine's coming today!!
Maybe the new 60D will have 30fps….
I have one on order. Should arrive later this month.
Has anyone used a 500D yet? I’d like to know what you think of the movie recording mode.
Mine's coming today! I can't wait…
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Mines coming later today too….