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Least Expensive 24p Digital Camera
Canon PowerShot A1200 The Canon PowerShot A1200 is the least expensive 24p HD capable digital cameras we've seen at $56.00.

24p refers to 24 frames per second. This is highly sought after by video enthusiasts as it helps get that film-look since films are traditionally shot at 24 frames per second. It is often touted as a affordable alternative to shooting film. There are now many digital cameras capable of shooting 24p at both 720p and 1080p full HD. 24p frame rates are the most flexible for converting to other common frame rates (creating DVDs, NTSC TV broadcast and native display on HDTVs).

Advantages of 24p Video

  • For a given bit rate more space is available per frame improving quality
  • Film look is much more aesthetically pleasing
  • Converts well to other formats and can be displayed natively on HDTVs
  • Can be recorded natively to DVDs
  • Post frame-by-frame animating/keying/painting/etc is less expensive with less frames

Disadvantages of 24p Video

  • Does not handle motion as well as faster frame rates - camera panning and subject movement must be considered and coordinated.
  • The film look is not favored by news outlets who prefer a video/reality look that they feel provides more realism.
  • Requires newer video editing software as older software was not setup for 24p.

24p Example

24p Video shot on a Canon 5dMkII.


Best DSLRs that Shoot 24p

These are some of the best SLRs that shoot 24p HD video

Sony SLT-A77
Sony SLT SLT A77
from $1,398
Overall image quality Great image quality Help
78.0
Color depth Great color depth Help
24 bits
Dynamic range Wide dynamic range Help
13.2 EV

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Nikon D7000
Nikon D7000
from $1,097
Low light performance Low noise at high ISO Help
1,167 ISO
Overall image quality Great image quality Help
80.0
Focus points Many focus points Help
39

Learn more about the Nikon D7000

Nikon D5100
Nikon D5100
from $600
Low light performance Low noise at high ISO Help
1,183 ISO
Overall image quality Great image quality Help
80.0
Dynamic range Wide dynamic range Help
13.6 EV

Learn more about the Nikon D5100

Canon EOS 1D X
Canon EOS 1D X
from $8,515
Light sensitivity High ISO Help
51,200 ISO
Screen size Large screen Help
3.2"
Viewfinder size Large viewfinder Help
0.76x

Learn more about the Canon EOS 1D X

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Best Digicams that Shoot 24p

The following are the best digicams that shoot 24p HD video

Canon Powershot S100
Canon Powershot S100
from $414
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.0
True resolution High true resolution Help
12 MP
Sensor size Large sensor Help
1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm

Learn more about the Canon Powershot S100

Canon PowerShot S95
Canon PowerShot S95
from $369
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.0
Sensor size Large sensor Help
1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm
Supports 24p 24p movies Help
For that film look

Learn more about the Canon PowerShot S95

Canon PowerShot G12
Canon PowerShot G12
from $389
Screen flips out Flip-out screen Help
Great for movies
Supports 24p 24p movies Help
For that film look
Sensor size Large sensor Help
1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm

Learn more about the Canon PowerShot G12

Canon Powershot SX40
Canon Powershot SX40
from $379
Zoom Great zoom Help
35x
Screen flips out Flip-out screen Help
Great for movies
Supports 24p 24p movies Help
For that film look

Learn more about the Canon Powershot SX40

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Discussion

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Enes_ulutas (2:00 AM, April 14, 2011)
wow amazing video
 
Boak Edogawa (4:04 AM, January 06, 2011)
Great!