
VIDEO QUALITY
Sets the video quality.
Setting
Details
UXP
Enables recording in the best picture quality. (1920 x 1080 pixels)
0
Applies to Blu-ray discs only. Videos taken in high-definition quality cannot be saved to DVDs.
XP
Enables recording in high picture quality. (1920 x 1080 pixels)
SP
Enables recording in standard quality. (1920 x 1080 pixels)
EP
Enables long recordings. (1920 x 1080 pixels)
SSW
Enables recording in standard quality. (720 x 576 pixels)
SEW
Enables long recordings. (720 x 576 pixels)
Memo :
0
The video quality becomes better in the order of “SEW”, “SSW”...“UXP”. And the recordable time to the SD card becomes longer in the order of “UXP”, “XP”
...“SEW”.
0
Set to “UXP” or “XP” mode when recording fast-moving scenes or scenes with extreme changes of brightness to avoid noise.
0
Use an external Blu-ray drive to save videos recorded in “UXP” mode.
0
Use an BD writer (external Blu-ray drive) to save videos recorded in “UXP” mode.
0
You can change to the desired “VIDEO QUALITY” by tapping on it from the remaining recording time display.
0
Video quality cannot be set in the 50p mode.
BACKLIGHT COMP.
Corrects the image when the subject appears dark due to backlight.
“Setting Backlight Compensation” (
A
p. 29)
TELE MACRO
Enables close-up shots when using the telephoto (T) end of the zoom.
“Taking Close-up Shots” (
A
p. 33)
*Displayed only in the manual recording mode.
TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF
Automatically adjusts focus and brightness based on the subjects’ faces or selected area.
“Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF)” (
A
p. 34)
IS
Camera shake during video recording can be effectively reduced.
“Reducing Camera Shake” (
A
p. 37)
GAIN UP
Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places.
Setting
Details
OFF
Deactivates the function.
ON
Electrically brightens the scene when it is dark.
AUTO SLOW-SHUTTER
Slows down the shutter speed to brighten the scene when it is dark.
Memo :
0
Although “AUTO SLOW-SHUTTER” brightens the scene more than “ON”, movements of the subject may become unnatural.
Menu Settings
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