Recording a video

Shooting modes

In Movie mode, you can record high-definition videos in 1280 X 720 HQ resolution. You can record up to 4 GB (approximately 11 minutes) at 1280 X 720 HQ resolution and the camera saves recorded videos as MJPEG files.

•Some memory cards may not support high definition recording. If this occurs, set a lower resolution. (p. 41)

•Memory cards with slow writing speeds will not support high resolution videos and high-speed videos. To record high-resolution or high-speed videos, use memory cards with faster writing speeds.

•If you have activated the Optical Image Stabilization, the camera may record your video with the sounds the OIS makes when operating.

1	In Shooting mode, press [		].
2	Select Movie.
3	Press [	].
4	Select Movie → Frame Rate → a frame rate (the
	number of frames per second).
	• As the frame rate increases, action appears more natural, but

the file size also increases.

Depending on the resolution and frame rate, the movie may appear smaller than the original size shown on the main display.

5	Press [	].
6	Select Movie → Sound Alive → a sound option.

Option Description

Sound Alive On: Turn on the Sound Alive function.

Sound Alive Off: Turn off the Sound Alive function.

Mute: Do not record sounds.

7 Set other options as desired.

(For options, refer to “Shooting options”.)

8 Press [Shutter] to start recording.

9 Press [Shutter] again to stop recording.

• Do not block the microphone when you use the Sound Alive function.

•Recordings made with Sound Alive may differ from actual sounds.

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