Sony DCR-IP5/IP7BT Operating Instructions Manual page 116

Using a "Memory Stick" – introduction
Image quality settings
Setting
SUPER FINE
(Indicator: SFN)
FINE
(Indicator: FINE)
STANDARD
(Indicator: STD)
LIGHTMODE
(Indicator: LIGHT)
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 more natural
the moving picture becomes.
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
SUPER FINE
FINE
STANDARD
LIGHTMODE
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Meaning
Records moving pictures
at 352 240.
Records moving pictures
at 352 240.
Records moving pictures
at 144 96.
Records moving pictures
at 144 96.
Maximum recording time
45 s
1 min 10 s
2 min 20 s
4 min 40 s
Frame
Transmission
rate
rate (image
and audio)
30 fps
1200 Kbps
30 fps
750 Kbps
10 fps
400 Kbps
10 fps
200 Kbps
Indicator
(during
playback)
SFN
FINE
STD
LIGHT