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. 40).

FRAME RATE & MOVIE FILE SIZES

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 section 1 of the movie menu (p. 40).

AUDIO RECORDING

Audio can be recorded without an image. Audio can be recorded without an image. About 31 minutes 43 seconds of audio can be stored on the 15MB internal memory. Audio is recorded at approximately 8KB/s. A maximum of 180 minutes can be recorded at one time; the optional AC adapter is required for long recordings.

If frame rate 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 recording rate. The actual file size is determined by the scene; some subjects can be compressed further than others.

Approximate recording rate

30 fps

670KB/s

15 fps

340KB/s

Storage capacity (approx.)

15MB internal memory

30 fps

21 seconds

15 fps

41 seconds

64MB memory card

Slide the mode switch to the movie/audio recording position. In section 1 of the menu, change the recording mode to audio, see page 40.

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.

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Press shutter button to record.

Recording audio.

Press shutter to stop.

Remaining recording time

30 fps

1 min. 31sec.

15 fps

2 min. 55sec.

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/

MOVIE MODE

The movie mode option selects the type of movie recorded. Standard produces a normal movie clip. Night Movie uses high camera sensitivity to record under low light levels; camera sensitivity increases automatically in low light. Image quality can be lower with Night Movies because of the higher sensitivity. The movie mode is set in section 1 of the movie menu (p. 40).

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