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What's the point of 120fps and 240fps even?

Koudspeel

Koudspeel

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Apr 8, 2013
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Let me start by saying that I can see a real difference between 24fps, 30fps, 60fps and 144fps on a 144hz monitor (we don't have to start that discussion here). Sure it's a nice thing that the iPhone 7 can record in 1080p in 120fps and all with the slo-motion. My only concern is that it doesn't make sense any other than the slo-mo feature. I don't see the point in filming in any higher frames than 60. None of the iPhones or Macs even support a higher than 60hz screen refresh rate. No one will notice the difference between 60fps and 240fps because of that.

Am I missing something here? Can some explain this to me please?
 
I always film at 60fps with my GoPro, I may end up slowing it down, I may not. Filming everything in high fps gives you the option of choosing your final slo-mo effect later.
 
So the only benefit is for improved slo-mo effect. Okay thanks :)
 
For fast action like snowboarding, I love using higher frame rates. It creates a much smoother video that you have a choice of slowing down for great effects. You also have a better selection of frame grabs from a video along with frame-by-frame playing in apps like Quicktime. I use this a LOT for my golf swing.
 
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