Thanks for your response, Brett.
I converted the 7D video file to prores 422, then imported it in Final Cut Pro, and the 3 freeze frames in the pan were still there.
I have read in different forums that it has been an issue for other users.
And, it's interesting that I had 3 freeze frames in the video clip, and the 5D user in the link above also had exactly 3 freeze frames.
From what I am reading, suggested reasons for the issue might be:
1) If you use any auto settings at all on the camera (you reportedly should use all manual settings)
and 2) if your shutter speed is anything but double your frame rate (i.e., for 30 fps, use a shutter speed of 60).
I think that at times, there were some auto settings used, and the shutter speed used when the camera was on a crane was sometimes 125th of a second.
Is there anyone who can confirm that they have experienced any issues when using auto settings on the 7D?
Thanks again for your thoughts.
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