Eu/UK Camcorders that record at 50hz

[richieb1971]

I done some tests recently on my PC and Dell monitors.

That when my PC graphics card is set to 50hz on iplayer watching the news the scroll at the bottom of the screen is 100% smooth. Just like it is on my TV.

If I change my PC to the default 60hz, the scroll is still readable but there is a slight flicker. It doesn't move quite so smoothly.


So my camcorder is recording natively in 50hz/1080 because its bought in the UK (UK model). But when I upload to youtube and watch the output on PC's at work/or my wifes laptop the output is not smooth. Because Google Chrome and the monitors are 60hz only, you get this flicker conversion. Ok, I guess its better than getting nothing on the screen.


But this makes me ask some questions about the industry.

Why can't all displays auto sync 50/60hz?

Why do camcorders even get sold in 50hz versions?

If you buy a phone that records video, they all record in 60hz regardless of what country you buy them in. That certainly solves quite a few issues.