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Basic photography/frequently-used options
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Record modes (movies)
Record mode
Pixel count
Frame rate
File format
Application
Full HD Fine
1920×1080
59.94i
*2
AVCHD
*1
For viewing on
AVCHD devices.
Full HD Normal
1920×1080
59.94i
*2
HD Fine
1280×720
59.94p
*2
HD Normal
1280×720
59.94p
*2
HD
1280×720
Approx. 30 fps
*3
Motion JPEG
*4
For computer
playback or
editing.
SD
640×480
Depending on the type of card used, recording may end before the maximum length is
reached.
*1 Individual fi les can be up to 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length.
*2 Image sensor output about 30 fps.
*3 The frame rate may drop when an art fi lter is used.
*4 Files may be up to 2GB in size.
Setting the image aspect
You can change the aspect ratio (horizontal-to-vertical ratio) when taking pictures
using live view. Depending on your preference, you can set the aspect ratio to [4:3]
(standard), [16:9], [3:2], [6:6], or [3:4].
1
Display the live control (P. 20) and select the aspect ratio item using
FG
.
2
Use
HI
to select an aspect ratio and press
Q
.
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Cautions
JPEG images are cropped to the selected aspect ratio; RAW images, however, are not
cropped but are instead saved with information on the selected aspect ratio.
When RAW images are played back, the selected aspect ratio is shown by a frame.
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Tips
For information on cropping existing photographs or changing their aspect ratio, see
“Editing still images” (P. 67).
ISO sensitivity
Increasing ISO sensitivity increases noise (graininess) but allows photographs to be
taken when lighting is poor. The setting recommended in most situations is [AUTO],
which starts at ISO 200 — a value that balances noise and dynamic range — and then
adjusts ISO sensitivity according to shooting conditions.
1
Display the live control (P. 20) and select the ISO sensitivity item using
FG
.
2
Select an option using
HI
and press
Q
.
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