Basics

Taking motion pictures

Recording modes

■■Taking motion pictures in

The camera automatically detects and sets the type of scene for motion pictures with optimal settings.

When the scene does not correspond to any on the right.

••In mode, focus and exposure will be set according to the face detected. •• will be selected for nightscapes and other dark scenes.

••If the camera does not select your desired Scene mode, choosing an appropriate mode manually is recommended.

••The following menu options in the [Motion Picture] menu can be set:

••[Rec Format] • [Rec Quality] • [Still Picture Size]

■■Taking motion pictures in

Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set.

■■Taking motion picture in other recording modes

For details, refer to the pages relating to the respective recording modes.

■■About the recording format for recording motion pictures

This camera can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats.

AVCHD:

You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for viewing motion pictures on a high-resolution TV or for saving them to a disc.

MP4:

This is a simpler video format best used when extensive editing is needed. ••You can record a motion picture to the built-in memory only in [MP4] using the

[VGA] setting.

■■About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures

Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MP4] may be played back with poor picture or sound quality or playback may not be possible at all even with equipment compatible with these formats. Also, the recording information may not be displayed properly. In this case, use the camera to play back.

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