VQT2A80
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
When [AVCHD] is selected in step 2
_1 What is bit rate
This is the volume of data for definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher
when the number gets bigger. This unit is using the “VBR” recording method. “VBR”
is an abbreviation of “Variable Bit Rate”, and the bit rate (volume of data for definite
period of time) is changed automatically depending on the subject to record.
Therefore, the recording time is shortened when a subject with fast movement is
recorded.
_2 What is Mbps
This is an abbreviation of “Megabit Per Second”, and it represents the speed of
transmission.
When [MOTION JPEG] is selected in step 2
_3 This item cannot be set in the Intelligent auto mode.
• With the [AVCHD] or [ ] for [MOTION JPEG], high quality motion picture can be
enjoyed on the TV by using the HDMI mini cable (optional). For details, see “Playing
back on the TV with HDMI socket” on P149.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Note
• It is recommended to use a card with SD Speed Class
_1
with “Class 6” or higher when
recording motion pictures.
_1 The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.
Item Quality (bit rate)
_1
fps
Aspect
ratio
High
quality
Longer
time
([FHD])
1920M1080 pixels
17 Mbps
_2
Full high
definition
50i
(Sensor
output is
25 fps)
16:9
([SH])
1280M720 pixels
17 Mbps
_2
High
definition
50p
(Sensor
output is
50 fps)
([H])
1280M720 pixels
13 Mbps
_2
([L])
1280M720 pixels
9 Mbps
_2
Item Picture size fps
Aspect
ratio
High
quality
Longer
time
([HD]) 1280M720 pixels
30
16:9
_3
([WVGA])
848M480 pixels
([VGA]) 640M480 pixels
4:3
([QVGA]) 320M240 pixels