Answer · Patterson-Gimlin film
16 to 18 frames per second.
16 to 18 frames per second.
Where it stands
Still possibleIts tests haven't settled it: two pieces of evidence for, none against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.
What it predicts
- Shutter blur and camera-shake frequencies match a 16–18 fps shutter.
- The subject's cadence at this rate falls in a plausible walking range.
What would rule it out
- An independent determination clearly at 24 fps.
Evidence 2 for · none against
The questions it answers
Open3 answers, none ahead
Cite it
Mysteries Department. (2026). 16 to 18 frames per second. [Answer ANS0CZ260P66F5A]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0CZ260P66F5A
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title = {16 to 18 frames per second.},
author = {{Mysteries Department}},
year = {2026},
note = {Answer, catalog key ANS0CZ260P66F5A},
url = {https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0CZ260P66F5A}
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