The smaller the image size, the higher the zoom factor you can use before reaching the image deterioration point. • Though digital zoom generally causes a deterioration of image quality, some digital zoom without image deterioration is possible with image sizes of “7M” and smaller. The range in which you can use digital zoom without image deterioration is indicated on the display. The deterioration point depends on the image size. Image Size Maximum Zoom Factor Undeteriorated zoom limit 10M 12X 3X 3:2 12X 3X 16:9 12X 3X 7M 14.2X 3.6X 4M 18.7X 4.7X 2M 26.5X 6.8X VGA 45.2X 17.1X Snapshot Tutorial 44 Recording Movie Images and Audio To record a movie 1. Configure the quality setting for the movie (page 65). The length of the movie you can record will depend on the quality setting you select. 2. In the REC mode, press [0] Remaining recording time (Movie). (page 137) [0] (Movie) This will start recording and display Y on the monitor screen. automatically if memory becomes full before you press [0]. Movie recording includes monaural audio. 3.Press [0] again to stop recording. Movie recording also will stop Recording time • The maximum size allowed for a single movie file is 4GB. Movie recording stops automatically when a file becomes 4GB. Shooting with BEST SHOT With BEST SHOT (page 49), you can select the sample scene that matches the type of movie you are trying to shoot and the camera will change its setup accordingly, for beautiful movies every time. Selecting the BEST SHOT scene named Night Scene, for example, will configure the camera so night scenes appear clearer and brighter. Recording Movie Images and Audio 45 NOTE • Spending a long time using movie recording will cause the camera to become slightly warm to the touch. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. • The camera also records audio. Note the following points when shooting a movie. – Take care that the microphone is not blocked by your fingers, etc. – Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far away from what you are trying to record. – Operating camera buttons while shooting can cause button noise to be picked up in the audio. • Shooting a very bright subject can cause a vertical band to appear in the monitor screen image. This does not indicate malfunction. The band will not be recorded in a snapshot, but will be recorded in the case of a movie. • Use of certain types of memory cards increase the time it takes to record movies, which can cause movie frames to be lost. This condition is indicated by » and Y flashing on the monitor screen. To avoid loss of movie frames, use of a memory card with a maximum transfer speed of at least 10MB per second is recommended (page 125). • Only digital zoom can be used for zooming during movie recording. Since optical zoom is not possible while recording a movie, zoom as required before pressing [0] to start recording. • The effects of camera movement in an image become more pronounced when you shoot close up or with a large zoom factor. Because of this, use of a tripod is recommended under these conditions. • Auto Focus and Macro Focus become fixed focus while shooting a movie (page 54). Microphone Recording Movie Images and Audio 46 Shooting a Snapshot while Shooting a Movie Shooting a Snapshot while Shooting a Movie 1. While a movie is being recorded, press the shutter button. Movie recording continues after the snapshot is recorded. NOTE • You can use [2] ( ) while shooting a movie to change the flash mode setting. • Movie recording is interrupted for a few seconds at the point where a snapshot is recorded. • Shooting a snapshot during movie recording is not possible while any one of the following BEST SHOT scenes is selected. For YouTube, Voice Recording Recording Audio Only (Voice Recording) Voice Recording lets you record audio only, without a snapshot or movie. • For information about Voice Recording capacities, see page 137. 1. In the REC mode, press [BS]. 2. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the ` (Voice Recording) scene and then press [SET]. This causes ` to appear on the monitor screen. 3. Press the shutter button to start recording. Recording time • The back lamp flashes green while recording is in progress. • Pressing [SET] during recording will insert a marker into the recording. During playback, you will be able to jump to the markers in the recording. 4.Press the shutter button again to stop audio recording. Remaining recording time • To create another audio recording file, repeat steps 3 and 4. • To turn off Voice Recording, press [BS] and then select R (Auto). Recording Movie Images and Audio 47 NOTE • You can use [8] (DISP) during audio recording to toggle the monitor screen on and off. • When monitor screen contents are turned off, selecting the “Voice Recording” scene will cause the monitor screen to turn off immediately (page 113). About audio data • Audio files can be played back on a computer using Windows Media Player or QuickTime (pages 89, 98) – Au...