Case in point: today, Christie Digital Systems introduced two new 4K projectors capable of 60 fps -- a "world's first, " according to the manufacturer.
The human eye and brain can easily process 48 fps -- or even the 60fps James Cameron will use in future Avatar sequels.
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The action elements can be found in occasional wresting with zombies and one more ambitious FPS-flavored scene involving repelling bandits with a hunting rifle.
This prompts some concern over how the controller is going to stack up in FPS-type games due to the inherently slower response time of a wireless versus a wired controller.
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To get an idea, it helps to see 48 fps back-to-back against 24 fps video.
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Both my wife and I prefer playing with the FPS Freek-ified controller, so the small additional height seems to be welcome for a variety of different sized hands.
The Q10 also does full HD recording, five-fps shooting and, like the K-5 II, boasts improved autofocus over its predecessor.
Additionally, the LUMIX G5's rapid burst shooting capability - at six Frames per Second (FPS) at full resolution or up to 20 FPS in reduced resolution - can capture multiple shots of fast-moving subjects with stunning clarity.
It's been obvious from day one that it was possible, but after a couple of years of oh-so-painful 30 FPS recording on the EOS 5D Mark II, Canon is finally coming through with its long-promised 2.0.3 update that brings 29.97 FPS and 24 FPS (23.976, to be precise) 1080p recording at last.
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Along with the serious marine-on-Alien FPS action, we can also expect some tension between the military and Weyland-Yutani.
With a maximum video recording speed of 1, 000 frames-per-second (fps) and a burst mode capable of capturing 10 full-size digital stills per second, the TL350 takes high-speed imaging to a new level for today's consumer.
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As we know there was a great deal of Internet hate about the graphics of the long-promised FPS, which did not measure up to the look of the trailers.
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To make matters worse, a third highly-anticipated FPS, Medal of Honour: Warfighter, recently launched to a barrage of negative reviews, prompting publisher Electronic Arts to cut its earnings forecast.
Jackson himself has said that it's not the best choice for every film, and you'll be able to watch a 24 fps version of Hobbit -- or future HFR films -- in 3D or 2D, if you want.
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We did get a slight feel of being in "scene to scene" shootouts instead of a free-roaming FPS, perhaps a design choice to mitigate the limited camera movement offered by the controller, but we'll have to see more levels to know for sure.
High-speed, seven-frames-per-second (7 fps) sequential shooting gives you the power to capture a dynamic series of images of fast-moving subjects.
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Some of our customers have even reported that their FPS rate has been 30-50 percent faster.
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And if you don't mind tiny video clips, you can bump that video capture speed all the way up to a whopping 1, 200 fps at 320 x 120-pixel res.
The upgraded sensor combined with the blazing fast Advance Hybrid AF system allows users to shoot up to 15 frames-per-second (fps) while maintaining full AF tracking that allows the capturing of fast moving subjects.
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And while they were impressed with the 30 fps, 1, 280-by-1, 024 (interpolated, of course) video, they found that the audio quality from the built-in mic left a lot to be desired, having to crank up the volume in order to hear each other clearly, resulting in some nasty feedback.
The Nikon 1 J2 retains user-friendly features such as Full HD video recording, and a reputation for blazing fast speed with the ability to capture rapidly moving subjects at an astounding 10 frames-per- second (fps) with AF, or up to 60 fps with AF locked on the first frame.
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The new high-speed sensors enable the full-width 16:9 HD video window to be readout at 60 fps without pixel binning or cropping the field-of-view.
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The camera's other specs look decent as well: 7.1 megapixel resolution, 3 fps shooting and a new low-power CMOS that Olympus claims reduces noise at high ISO settings.
Battlefield 3, the highly anticipated, fan-favorite Modern Warfare killing FPS has officially sold out.
I'm a student so I'll need to do a bunch of word-processing and also moderate FPS gaming in the downtime.
With a continuous shooting speed of up to 5.0 frames per second (fps) united with 9 all cross- type AF focus points, the new EOS Rebel T5i allows photographers the opportunity to shoot with ease, even in challenging shooting situations.
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The J1 offers a few unique slow motion modes as well, though, including a bizarrely wide 8:3 (think 16:6, not 16:9) slow motion mode that snaps up to five seconds of 640 x 240-pixel video at 400 fps, played back at 29.97 fps.
High-speed continuous shooting at approximately 60 fps for up to 40 frames is also possible.
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You can turn your head to turn in-game, and you can freely aim all over the generous field of view without altering said field of view -- the latter feels akin to playing an FPS on Nintendo's original Wii, albeit far more accurate.
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The frame rate is 15 fps and the "ground sample distance" is 15 centimeters -- each pixel represents about six inches.
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