Sony DCR-IP5 Operating Instructions Manual page 116

Using a "Memory Stick" - introduction
Image quality settings
Setting
Meaning
SUPER FINE
Records moving pictures
(Indicator: SFN)
at 352 x 240.
Frame
rate
30 fps
Transmission indicator
rate (image
(during
and audio)
playback)
1200 Kbps
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1,
FINE
Records moving pictures
30 fps
750 Kbps
WNNE
(Indicator: FINE)
at 352 x 240.
STANDARD
Records moving pictures
10 fps
400 Kbps
En
(Indicator: STD)
at 144 x 96.
LIGHTMODE
Records moving pictures
10 fps
200 Kbps
E&T
(Indicator: LIGHT)
at 144 x 96.
SUPER FINE: You can record moving pictures at the highest quality. This mode is
suitable when you intend to modify the pictures using your computer. SUPER FINE is
the default setting of the camcorder.
FINE: You can record moving pictures for a longer time than with the SUPER FINE
mode, the quality, however, declines slightly.
STANDARD: You can record moving pictures for a longer time than with the FINE
mode, the image size, however, is smaller.
LIGHTMODE: Since the file size is small, this mode is suitable for e-mail transmission.
The image quality, however, declines.
Note on frame rate
A moving picture consists of continuous still images. Frame rate indicates the number
of images played back in one second. The more the number increases, the moge natural
the moving picture becomes.
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Note on transmission rate
The higher the transmission rate, the more natural the moving picture becomes
Maximum recording time for moving pictures
Image quality mode Maximum recording time
SUPER FINE 45 s
FINE 1minlOs
116
STANDARD 2 min 20 s
LIGHTMODE 4min40s