GH2 80% slowmo is 29.970p?

Matthew P

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Is the 80% slowmo mode on the GH2 exactly 29.970fps at source?

The files are obviously 23.976, so when conformed to 29.970 will sound keep in sync if it was recorded externally?
 
I think the answer is yes. I tested this at some point... used a 30p timeline. Brought in a 23.976 file that was shot in the 80% slow-mo function (which would, presumably, be 23.976). Imported an externally-recorded sound file. It was like a two-and-a-half-minute clip.

The video clip had slate marks at the start and the finish. I put the 23.976 footage file on the 30p timeline and played it at 125% speed.

Then I lined up the sync marks at the beginning to get them frame accurate. Then jumped to the end, and yep -- the sync marks were accurate.

Here's what I didn't test though -- whether each and every frame was distinct like it should be, or if there was any manner of frame-blending going on. So you'll have to test that part yourself (just shoot some 80% slow-mo stuff, bring it into a 30p timeline and play it at 125% speed). If it looks good and solid, then the answer should be an unqualified YES.
 
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