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by ajuc 2693 days ago
> which i assume for most devices varies a lot

Most will flicker at a multiply of the power line frequency (60 or 50 Hz depending where you live).

It's so common, that most digital cameras have a setting to set the power line frequency, so they can reduce the flickering in the footage.

Incidentally - many alternating current engines are also working with multiples of the powerline frequency, because it's easier that way.