Canon A580 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Shooting Using the Mode Dial
The following movie modes are available.
The recording time will differ according to the memory card used
(p. 182).
*1 When a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC-
512MSH.
*2 Even if the file size has not reached 4 GB, the recording is stopped when the
recording time reaches one hour. Depending on memory card capacity and data
write speed, recording may stop before the file size reaches 4 GB or the recording
time reaches one hour.
Movie Shooting
Available Shooting Modes p. 189
Standard
You can select the recording pixels and record until the memory card
is full*
1
.
The digital zoom can be used while shooting in this mode (p. 55).
Maximum Size: 4 GB/movie
*
2
Compact
Since there are few recording pixels and also the data size is small,
this mode is convenient for sending movies as e-mail attachments or
when the memory card capacity is low.
Maximum Clip Length: 3 minutes
1
Set the mode dial to .
2
Select a movie mode.
1. Press the button.
2. Use the or to select
and
the or to select the movie
mode.
3. Press the button.