RECORDING MODE

The recording-mode menu options switches between movie and audio recording. This option is located in section 1 of the movie/audio menu (p. 38).

AUDIO RECORDING

MOVIE IMAGE SIZES

Movies can be recorded at 640x480 and 320x240. Image size affects movies the same as it does for still images: the larger the image size, the larger the file size. Movie image size is set in section 1 of the movie/audio menu (p. 38).

Audio can be recorded without an image. About 31 minutes 47 seconds of audio can be stored on the 32MB memory card. Audio is recorded at approximately 16KB/s. A maximum of 180 minutes can be recorded at one time; optional AC adapter is required for long recordings.

MOVIE FILE SIZES

If image size is changed, the frame counter displays the approximate number of seconds that can be recorded. The total time that can be recorded is determined by the available memory and the image size. The actual file size is determined by the scene;

Approximate recording rate

640x4801020KB/s

320x240420KB/s

Storage capacity (approx.)

Slide the recording-mode switch to the movie/audio recording position. In section 1 of the menu, change the recording mode to audio, see page 38.

some subjects can be compressed further than oth- ers.

32MB memory card

640x480

29sec.

320x240

1 min. 10sec.

Before recording, the approximate recording time available is displayed on the frame counter. To begin recording, press and release the shutter button.

The frame counter counts down the time. The recording stops when the shutter-release button is pressed again or the remaining time has elapsed.

When making audio recordings, be careful not to touch or cover the microphone. The quality of the recording is proportional to the subject to microphone distance. For best results, hold the camera approximately 20cm (8in) from your mouth.

Press shutter button to record.

Recording audio. Press shutter to stop.

The writing speed of the memory card may prematurely end the recording of a movie clip. Test the card before important events. Check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility infor- mation:

North America: http://kmpi.konicaminolta.us/

Europe:http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com/

OPTICAL ZOOM

The use of the optical zoom during recording can be turned on or off in section 1 of the movie/audio menu (p. 38). The optical zoom does not affect the picture quality, however, if it is used while recording, the sound of the zoom will be audible during playback. The optical zoom can always be used before recording regardless of the menu setting. If both the optical zoom and digital zoom are on during movie recording, the digital zoom activates only when the telephoto limit of the optical zoom has been reached.

Remaining recording time

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