.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 second 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 (Pixels)

Approximate Data Rate

Frame Rate

HD

1280x720

18.2 Megabits/second

20 frames/second

 

 

 

 

STD

640x480

12.2 Megabits/second

30 frames/second

 

 

 

 

•The 16:9 aspect ratio is available only 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 168).

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