The Movie Menu

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Movie Options

Enter shooting mode Md button Me tab M Movie options

Select the desired movie option to record. Larger image sizes and faster movie bitrates mean greater image quality and larger movie file sizes.

The movie bitrate is the volume of movie data recorded per second. Variable bitrate (VBR) encoding is used to automatically adjust the bitrate depending on the subject being recorded. When recording movies of a subject with large amounts of motion, the file size increases.

See “Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length” (A90) for information about maximum movie length.

When recording normal speed movies, select one of the normal speed movie options (E62), and when recording HS movies, select one of the HS movie options (E63).

Normal Speed Movie Options

Type

Description

dHD 1080pP

Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. This option is

(1920×1080)

suited to playback on a widescreen TV.

(default setting)

Movie bitrate: Approx. 14.8 Mbps

 

 

eHD 1080p

Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. This option is

suited to playback on a widescreen TV.

(1920×1080)

Movie bitrate: Approx. 12.3 Mbps

 

 

 

fHD 720p

Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded.

(1280×720)

Movie bitrate: Approx. 6.1 Mbps

 

 

 

Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. A format

 

supported by Apple Inc.

Movie bitrate: Approx. 20.7 Mbps

piFrame 540 Movies cannot be edited (E34).

(960×540)

When recording movies to the internal memory, recording may

 

stop unexpectedly in some shooting conditions. When recording

 

movies of important events, recording to a memory card (class 6 or

 

higher) is recommended.

 

 

gVGA (640×480)

Movies with an aspect ratio of 4:3 are recorded.

Movie bitrate: Approx. 2.9 Mbps

The frame rate is approximately 30 fps for all options.

E62

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Nikon S6300 manual Movie Menu, Normal Speed Movie Options, E62, Frame rate is approximately 30 fps for all options

S6300 specifications

The Nikon S6300 is a compact digital camera that seamlessly combines advanced technology with user-friendly features, making it an excellent choice for photography enthusiasts and novices alike. Released as part of Nikon's Coolpix line, the S6300 garnered attention for its impressive capabilities in a sleek design.

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The S6300 also boasts a 3-inch LCD screen with 921,000 dots, providing clear and vibrant playback and easy navigation through menus. This screen is particularly beneficial for reviewing images and adjusting settings on the fly. The camera features a range of automatic shooting modes, including Smart Portrait and Scene Selection, which take the guesswork out of photography. With these modes, users can quickly select settings that best fit specific situations, from portraits to night scenes.

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