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 ³ (HD/STD).

2.Press [8] .

3.Use [8] and [2] to select the second control panel option from the top (HD/STD switching).

4.Use [4] and [6] to select “HD”, and then press [SET].

5.Record the movie the same way as you would a normal movie (page 56).

Press the shutter button to start and stop recording.

NOTE

When recording certain types of movies, the image that appears on the monitor screen may be smaller than normal. When recording an HD movie, there are black bands along the top and bottom of the screen.

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).

• Audio is not recorded in this mode.

1.Set the mode dial to © (HS).

2.Press [8] .

3.Use [8] and [2] to select the second control panel option from the top (HS Speed).

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Recording Movies