Recording a High-definition Movie

This camera supports recording of high-definition (HD) movies. The aspect ratio of an HD movie is 16:9, the image size is 1280x720 pixels, and the frame rate is 30 fps. Image quality and image size settings cannot be changed.

1.Set the mode dial to t (Auto).

2.In the REC mode, set the movie mode switch to ³ (HD/STD).

3.Press [MENU].

4.Use [4] and [6] to select the “Quality” tab.

5.Use [8] and [2] to select “» Quality” and then press [6].

6.Use [8] and [2] to select “HD”, and then press [SET].

7.Record the movie the same way as you would a normal movie (page 59).

Press [0] to start and stop recording.

Recording a High Speed Movie

This camera supports recording of high speed movies at a maximum speed of

1000 fps. The aspect ratio of movies recorded with this mode depends on the frame rate (recording speed).

•When shooting with the “HS” movie mode at a frame rate setting of “30-120 fps” or “30-240 fps”, audio is recorded only while the camera is shooting at 30 fps. Audio is not recorded at any other frame rates.

1.Set the mode dial to t (Auto).

2.In the REC mode, set the movie mode switch to © (HS).

3.Press [MENU].

4.Use [4] and [6] to select the “Quality” tab.

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Recording Movies