Extended functions
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Shooting modes
Recording a video
In Movie mode, you can record high-definition videos in
1280 X 720 HQ resolution. You can record up to 2 GB
(approximately 9 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. 36)
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.
•
60 FPS
is available only when you set the video resolution to
320 X 240.
•
The zoom ratio and angle of view might decrease when
shooting video.
•
24 FPS
is available only when you set the video resolution to
1280 X 720 HQ.
Using the Program mode
In the Program mode, you can set various options except
the shutter speed and aperture value, which the camera sets
automatically.
1
In Shooting mode, press [
].
2
Select
Program
.
3
Set options.
(For a list of options, refer to
“
Shooting options
”
.)
4
Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press
[
Shutter
] to focus.
5
Press [
Shutter
] to take the photo.
