Sony HX400V Camcorder User Manual


 
Shoots in 4:3 aspect ratio.
16:9:
For viewing on a high-definition TV.
1:1:
For shooting in composition as a medium format camera.
[35] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality
Quality (still image)
Selects the compression format of still images.
1. MENU (Camera Settings) → [ Quality] → desired setting.
Menu item details
Fine (default setting):
File format: JPEG
The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded.
Standard:
File format: JPEG
The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded. Since the compression rate of
[Standard] is higher than that of [Fine], the file size of [Standard] is smaller than that of [Fine].
This will allow more files to be recorded on 1 memory card, but the image quality will be lower.
[36] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality
Panorama: Size
Sets the image size when shooting panoramic images. The image size varies depending on the
[Panorama: Direction] setting.
1. MENU (Camera Settings) → [Panorama: Size] → desired setting.
Menu item details
When [Panorama: Direction] is [Up] or [Down]