Image size [1920x1080] [1280x720] [640x480]

3Setting the Movie-recording Size

Under the [o] tab, the [Movie rec. size] menu enables you to select the movie’s image size [****x****] and frame rate [9] (frames recorded per second). The 9(frame rate) switches automatically depending on the [6 Video system] setting.

: Full HD (Full High-Definition) recording quality.

: HD (High-Definition) recording quality.

: Standard-definition recording quality. The aspect ratio will be 4:3.

[Crop 640x480] : Standard-definition recording quality. The aspect ratio will be 4:3. It will give a telephoto effect of approx. 7x. This shooting mode is called Movie crop.

Frame rate (fps: frames per second)

[8] [6]

: For areas where the TV format is NTSC (North America,

 

Japan, Korea, Mexico, etc.).

[7] [5]

: For areas where the TV format is PAL (Europe, Russia,

 

China, Australia, etc.).

[4]

: Mainly for motion pictures.

Notes for Movie crop

Use a tripod to prevent hand-held camera shake.

The Movie crop image cannot be magnified for focusing.

Even if the AF mode has been set to [Quick mode], it will switch automatically to [Live mode] during movie shooting. Also, in [Live mode], the AF point is displayed larger than with other recording sizes. Noise and dots of light may be more noticeable than in other recording sizes.

Focusing may be difficult if the AF point covers both a near and far subject.

Still photos cannot be taken.

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