Shooting in 1080i/480i/576i progressive mode

You can shoot in progressive mode when you select 30P, 24P, 25P for 1080 mode in AVCHD mode or 30P, 24P for 480 mode, 25P for 576 mode in DV mode in the [REC FORMAT] item on the setup menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen. (Page 89)

30P mode:

Shoots 30 frames/second in the progressive mode.

For output and recording of video signal, the 30 frames/second image is converted to 60-field- per-second interlace signal.

This mode gives high quality video.

When shooting in progressive mode, be careful about the followings.

•We recommend that you set shutter speed to 1/50 (OFF).

•When shooting in 24P mode of 1080 mode, because recording is performed in 4-frame units, recording may start a little late.

•When shooting in 24P mode of 480 mode, recording is performed in 5-frame units.

Shooting

30 P A B C D E F G H I J

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24P mode:

Shoots 24 frames/second in the progressive mode.

Video signals are recorded as native. (AVCHD mode only)

For output and recording of video signal, the 24 frames/second image is converted with a general 2:3 conversion method to 60-field-per-second interlace signal.

This mode gives video with a movie feeling.

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25P mode:

Shoots 25 frames/second in the progressive mode.

For output and recording of video signal, the 25 frames/second image is converted to 50-field- per-second interlace signal.

This mode gives high quality video.

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