Recording a video
Record videos of up to 20 minutes in length in high definition. The recorded video is saved as an H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) file.
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H.264 (MPEG-4 part10/AVC) is a high-compression video format
established by international standard organizations ISO/IEC and ITU-T.
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Some memory cards may not support high definition recording. In this
case, set a lower resolution. (p. 38)
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When the Optical Image Stabilization (
be recorded with the OIS operation sound.
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Rotate the mode dial to
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Press [
m].
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Select
Functions → Frame Rate → a frame rate (the
number of frames per second).
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As the number of frames increases, action appears more
natural, but the file size is increased.
60 FPS is available only when the video resolution is 320 x 240.
) is activated, your video may
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Press [
m].
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Select
Functions → Voice → a sound option.
Option Description
On: Record a video with sound. (While you are zooming,
sound recording will be interrupted.)
Off: Record a video without sound.
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Set other options as desired.
(For options, refer to "Shooting options.")
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Press [
Shutter] to start recording.
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Press [
Shutter] again to stop recording.
To pause recording
The camera allows you to pause temporarily while recording a
video. With this function, you can record your favorite scenes as
a single video.
Press [o] to pause while recording. Press it again to resume.
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Extended functions