Progressive scan on PAL HVX - confused

[Alex B]

Recently got a PAL HVX and don't fully understand the 1080i 25p/50i setting. Does 1080i 25p create real progressive scan and does it give the best quality progressive picture or is that 720p? Also is there a res difference between those settings. Basic question I know but shooting a couple of things over the next few months and dont feel confident of getting the best from the camera. any ideas?

[Barry_Green]

Yes it's true progressive scan, and yes it's the best-quality progressive, and yes there's a (small) resolution difference.

[Alex B]

Thanks - thats the answer I wanted to hear! Is the (small) difference on the negative in terms of resoltion in 25p compared to 50i at 1080?

[Barry_Green]

1080/25p & 1080/50i resolve the same. 1080/25p holds about a ~20% resolution advantage over 720/25p.

[Alex B]

Thanks Barry that clarifies things for me and I can go on and shoot HD progressive in confidence.