Why can't we shoot 24/30 FPS in SD/720?

[patssle]

Is there any particular reason why the 24/30 frame rates are not available in the 640x480 and 720p modes?

 

[maarek]

Just drop half the frames off and you have 30p. In another news, the 7d has way less rolling shutter in 720p mode. Just noticed that it jellos significantly less. It's a total non-issue in 720p mode.

 

[Jean Dantes]

If there is way less jello in 720P mode, it'd be cool if a firmware update let you shoot 24FPS in 720P.

 

[commanderspike]

There is a lot less jello in 720p mode on the 7D. But most of that improvement is down to 60p not just the lower resolution.

I am also curious why 720p mode on the 7D (and GH1 for that matter) skip the 24p option.

 

[NoxNoctus]

ohdeargod...I can hear it now.... "WE DEMAND 24P!' 2.0

 

[patssle]

ohdeargod...i can hear it now.... "we demand 24p!' 2.0

Should I buy this camera or wait for the next one? Will canon release 24p on next firmware?