24fps is definitely not just a low-budget option. People with very expensive cameras capable of shooting 60fps without any issues at all are still CHOOSING 24fps.

The debate about 24fps vs higher frame rates is nuanced. It's about trade-offs and style choices. Here's an example of a videos discussing 24fps vs higher frame rates:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIo7jwsYbxc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6HZPmSlS5c