Movies can be recorded at three sizes: 640x480, 320x240, and 160x120. The larger the image size, the higher the image quality and the larger the file sizes. Image size is set in the movie menu (p. 44).
Image size | 320x240 |
Frame rate | 30fps |
Audio | On |
White balance | Auto |
Movie mode | Night movie |
Movies can be recorded at two frame rates: 15 fps and 30 fps. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the moving image and the larger the file sizes. Frame rate is set in the movie menu (p. 44).
Movie file sizesIf image size or frame rate is changed, the frame counter will display the approximate number of seconds that can be recorded at that setting on the installed memory card. One memory card can contain movie clips with differing sizes and frame rates. The total time that can be stored on a memory card is determined by the size of the card and the recording rate. The actual file size is determined by the scene; some subjects can be compressed further than others.
Approximate recording rate
Image size | 640 X 480 | 320 X 240 | 160 X 120 | |
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30 frames per second | 1060KB | 670KB | 160KB | |
15 frames per second | 535KB | 340KB | 85KB | |
Approximate number of seconds that can be stored on a 16MB memory card. | ||||
30 frames per second | 13 seconds | 21 seconds | 82 seconds | |
15 frames per second | 26 seconds | 41 seconds | 150 seconds | |
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