.Specifying Movie Image Quality

Movie image quality is a standard that determines the detail, smoothness, and clarity of a movie during playback. Shooting with the high-quality (HD) setting will result in better image quality, but it also shortens the amount of time you can shoot.

1.In the REC mode, press [SET].

2.Use [8] and [2] to select the third Control Panel option from the top (Movie Image Quality).

3.Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
Image Quality

REC Screen

Approximate DataFrame Rate

(Pixels)

 

Icon Display

Rate

 

 

HD

1280x720

 

30.2 Megabits/second

30 frames/second

 

 

 

 

 

STD

640x480

 

10.6 Megabits/second

30 frames/second

 

 

 

 

 

The 16:9 aspect ratio is available when “HD” is selected as the image quality.

Memory capacity (Movie recording time you can shoot) will be affected by the quality settings you configure (page 123).

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