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1080/24p

Mr.B

24-10-2007

Quote:
“24p True Cinema
This mode allows films to be watched as intended by the director for the big screen, at 24 frames per second. Until now, movies watched at home play back 'faster' than they do in the cinema. When a film is shown on TV or sold on DVD it has to be adjusted to be compatible with the PAL format. The difference is that films are shot at a rate of 24 frames per second, whereas standard TV uses 25 frames per second”

would having this feature actually make much difference in PQ on a 40" 1920 x 1080 LCD or is it another unnoticeable gimmick

ie is a KDL40W3000 better than the 40W2000 JUST because of this feature

Jarrak

24-10-2007

It would make little difference when it comes to watching broadcast HD since any frame rate conversion is done at source however it should make a difference to HD DVD/Blu-ray content as that is native 24fps.

That said some people may not notice the "Judder" seen when those players convert 24fps to 50/60 for display on a HD telly just as many don't see 50hz flicker.

Personally I will not be buying a new HD display that doesn't support 1080p/24 input, I think it's that important to me as pre-recorded HD will be a major part of my viewing.

Chris Simon

24-10-2007

See this thread for some background.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...d.php?t=682147

mlythaby

25-10-2007

always buy the best set you can afford, or save until you can buy one with the most current features.

I have just got a Samsung LE40M87BDX it supports 1080 @24Hz. £830.

I also wouldnt buy a set that doesent have hdmi version 1.3

ashepherd

27-10-2007

Originally Posted by Mr.B:
“would having this feature actually make much difference in PQ on a 40" 1920 x 1080 LCD or is it another unnoticeable gimmick

ie is a KDL40W3000 better than the 40W2000 JUST because of this feature”

Some TVs have digital processing that enables them to cope much better with frame judder than others - I do not notice any judder with Blu Ray discs on my W2000, but as the OP says, some people are ultra sensitive so you really ought to go and see for yourself.
Right now you can get the W2000 for a much lower price, but doubtless the W3000 will get cheaper in time.
Which magazine are planning to evaluate different Tvs for frame judder with HD disc players, but I do not know when the report is coming out or which models they are testing. Of course the safe option is to go with 24p.

bobcar

27-10-2007

One thing that people should be aware of is that just because a display supports 1080p24 doesn't mean it does it well. It needs to be refreshing the screen at a multiple of 24 for this to work well, e.g. 48, 72, 96.

Mr.B

28-10-2007

Originally Posted by ashepherd:
“Right now you can get the W2000 for a much lower price, but doubtless the W3000 will get cheaper in time. ”

i got my "future proof"

W2000 earlier this year
i will see how it goes when the format war is decided

Nigel Goodwin

28-10-2007

Originally Posted by Mr.B:
“i got my "future proof" W2000 earlier this year”

It's a great set and it's Full HD - any potential need for 24fps is pretty well just guess work anyway. Enjoy your set, it's probably better than many 24fps sets in any case.