Movie Recording

Select a Recording Mode

Set the power switch to Movie, then use the Mode dial to select a recording mode.

Mode Dial Mode Operation
Scene Intelligent Auto Scene Intelligent Auto (movies) The camera detects the type of scene and sets all settings accordingly.
Flexible-priority AE Movie Exposure is controlled automatically to suit the brightness.
Program AE
Shutter-priority AE Shutter-priority AE (movies) You can manually set the shutter speed for movie recording.
Aperture-priority AE Aperture-priority AE (movies) You can manually set the aperture value for movie recording.
Manual exposure Movie manual exposure You can manually set the shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO speed for movie recording.
Bulb Movie Exposure is controlled automatically to suit the brightness.
Custom shooting mode C1, Custom shooting mode C2, Custom shooting mode C3 Customized Operation follows your customized settings in [Set-up: Custom shooting mode (C1-C3)]. (Default: P)
Creative filters Dream Movie recording with filter effects applied.
Special scene HDR movie recording You can record high dynamic range movies that retain detail in highlights of high-contrast scenes.

Note

  • You can also record movies with the power switch set to Power on.

    In this case, operation corresponds to Scene Intelligent Auto when the Mode dial is set to Scene Intelligent Auto. When the Mode dial is set to an option other than Scene Intelligent Auto, operation corresponds to Program AE.

Scene Intelligent Auto (movies)/Movies Autoexposure Recording

Exposure is controlled automatically to suit the brightness.

  1. Set the recording mode to [Scene Intelligent Auto (movies)] or [Movies].

    • Turn the Mode dial to Scene Intelligent Auto, Program AE, Flexible-priority AE, or Bulb.

  2. Focus on the subject.

    • Before recording a movie, focus with AF () or manual focus ().
    • By default, [Autofocus: Movie Servo AF] is set to [Enable] so that the camera always keeps focusing ().
    • When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera focuses using your specified AF area.

  3. Record the movie.

    • Press the movie shooting button to start recording a movie. You can also start recording a movie by tapping [Movie recording] on the screen.
    • While the movie is being recorded, the [Focus indicatorREC] icon (1) will be displayed in the upper right of the screen.
    • Sound is recorded with the movie microphone (2).
    • To stop recording the movie, press the movie shooting button again. You can also stop recording a movie by tapping [Stop movie] on the screen.

Shutter-priority AE (movies) Shutter-Priority AE

[Shutter-priority AE (movies)] recording mode enables you to set your preferred shutter speed for movies. ISO speed and aperture values are set automatically to suit the brightness and obtain standard exposure.

  1. Set the recording mode to [Shutter-priority AE (movies)].

    • Turn the Mode dial to Shutter-priority AE.

  2. Set the shutter speed (1).

    • Set it by looking at the screen as you turn the Main dial dial.
    • The available shutter speeds vary depending on the frame rate.

  3. Focus and record the movie.

Caution

  • Avoid adjusting shutter speed while recording movies, which will record changes in exposure.
  • When recording a movie of a moving subject, a shutter speed of approx. 1/25 sec. to 1/125 sec. is recommended. The faster the shutter speed, the less smooth the subject's movement will look.
  • If you change the shutter speed while recording under fluorescent or LED lighting, image flicker may be recorded.

Aperture-priority AE (movies) Aperture-Priority AE

[Aperture-priority AE (movies)] recording mode enables you to set your preferred aperture value for movies. ISO speed and shutter speed are set automatically to suit the brightness and obtain standard exposure.

  1. Set the recording mode to [Aperture-priority AE (movies)].

    • Turn the Mode dial to Aperture-priority AE.

  2. Set the aperture value (1).

    • Set it by looking at the screen as you turn the Main dial dial.

  3. Focus and record the movie.

Caution

  • Avoid adjusting the aperture value while recording movies, which will record changes in exposure caused by aperture adjustment.

Note

  • Notes for [Scene Intelligent Auto (movies)], [Movies], [Shutter-priority AE (movies)], and [Aperture-priority AE (movies)] modes

  • You can lock the exposure (AE lock) by pressing the AE lock button (except in [Scene Intelligent Auto (movies)] mode). After locking, AE lock can be canceled by pressing the AE lock button again.
  • Exposure compensation can be set in a range of up to ±3 stops by turning the Quick control dial dial (except in [Scene Intelligent Auto (movies)] mode).
  • In [Scene Intelligent Auto (movies)] and [Movies] mode, the ISO speed, shutter speed, and aperture value are not recorded in movie Exif information.
  • The camera is compatible with Speedlite functionality to activate the LED light automatically under low light when recording movies in [Scene Intelligent Auto (movies)], [Movies], [Shutter-priority AE (movies)], and [Aperture-priority AE (movies)] modes. For details, refer to the Instruction Manual of the EX series Speedlite equipped with an LED light.

Scene Icons

In [Scene Intelligent Auto (movies)] recording mode, the camera detects the type of scene and sets all settings accordingly. The detected scene type is indicated in the upper left of the screen. For icon details, see Scene Icons.

ISO Speed in [Scene Intelligent Auto (movies)]/[Movies]/[Shutter-priority AE (movies)]/[Aperture-priority AE (movies)] Mode

ISO speed is set automatically. See ISO Speed in Movie Recording.

Movie manual exposure Manual Exposure Recording

You can manually set the shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO speed for movie recording.

  1. Set the recording mode to [Movie manual exposure].

    • Turn the Mode dial to Manual exposure.

  2. Set the shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO speed.

    • Press the shutter button halfway and check the exposure level indicator.
    • Turn the Main dial dial to set the shutter speed (1) and the Quick control dial dial to set the aperture value (2), and press the ISO button to set the ISO speed (3).
    • Available shutter speeds vary by frame rate ().

  3. Focus and record the movie.

Caution

  • During movie recording, avoid changing the shutter speed, aperture value, or ISO speed, which may record changes in the exposure or create more noise at high ISO speeds.
  • When recording a movie of a moving subject, a shutter speed of approx. 1/25 sec. to 1/125 sec. is recommended. The faster the shutter speed, the less smooth the subject's movement will look.
  • If you change the shutter speed while recording under fluorescent or LED lighting, image flicker may be recorded.

Note

  • Exposure compensation with ISO Auto can be set in a range of ±3 stops as follows.

    • Tap the exposure level indicator
    • Set [Shooting: Exposure comp.]
    • Turn the control ring while pressing the shutter button halfway
  • When ISO Auto is set, you can press the AE lock button to lock the ISO speed. After locking during movie recording, ISO speed lock can be canceled by pressing the AE lock button again.
  • If you press the AE lock button and recompose the shot, you can see the exposure level difference on the exposure level indicator () compared to when the AE lock button was pressed.

ISO Speed in [Movie manual exposure] Mode

You can set the ISO speed manually or select [AUTO] to set it automatically. For details on ISO speed, see ISO Speed in Movie Recording.

Shutter Speed

Available shutter speeds in [Shutter-priority AE (movies)] and [Movie manual exposure] mode vary depending on the frame rate you have set for your specified movie recording size.

Frame Rate Shutter Speed (Sec.)
Normal Movie Recording High Frame Rate Movie Recording
119.9 fps – 1/4000–1/125
100.0 fps 1/4000–1/100
59.94 fps 1/4000–1/8 –
50.00 fps
29.97 fps
25.00 fps
23.98 fps

Creative Filters

In Creative filters (creative filters) mode, you can record movies with one of five filter effects applied: Dream, Old movies, Memory, Dramatic B&W, or Miniature effect movies.

Recording size can be set to Full HD/Full HD (NTSC) or Full HD (PAL).

  1. Set the Mode dial to Creative filters.

  2. Press the Quick Control/Set button.

  3. Select [Dream].

    • Press the Up key Down key keys to select the setting item, then press the Quick Control/Set button.

  4. Select a filter effect.

    • Turn the Main dial dial to select a filter effect (), then press the Quick Control/Set button.
    • For Miniature effect movies, move the AF point to the position to focus on. Move the scene frame if the AF point is outside of it, so that the AF point is aligned with it.

  5. Adjust the filter effect level.

    • Press the Quick Control/Set button and select Filter Effect Level.
    • Turn the Main dial dial to select a filter effect level, then press the Quick Control/Set button.
    • When setting up miniature effect movies, select the playback speed.

  6. Record the movie.

Caution

  • A magnified view is not available.
  • No histogram is displayed.
  • Subjects such as the sky or white walls may not be rendered with smooth gradation and may have noise or irregular exposure or colors.

Note

  • Can also be configured from [Shooting: Shooting creative filters] in Creative Zone modes ().

Creative Filter Characteristics

  • Dream Dream

    Applies a soft, dreamy, otherworldly appearance. Gives the movie a soft look overall, blurring the periphery of the screen. You can adjust the blurry areas along the screen edges.

  • Old movies Old movies

    Creates an atmosphere like an old film by adding wavering, scratches, and flickering effects to the image. The top and bottom of the screen are masked in black. You can modify the wavering and scratch effects by adjusting the filter effect.

  • Memory Memory

    Creates the atmosphere of a distant memory. Gives the movie a soft look overall, reducing brightness of the periphery of the screen. You can modify the overall saturation and the dark areas along the screen edges by adjusting the filter effect.

  • Dramatic B&W Dramatic B&W

    Creates an atmosphere of dramatic realism with high-contrast black and white. You can adjust the graininess and black-and-white effect.

  • Miniature effect movies Miniature effect movies

    You can record movies with a miniature (diorama) effect. Select the playback speed and record.

    Recording under the default setting will keep the center in sharp focus.

    To move the area that looks sharp (the scene frame), see “Adjusting the Miniature Effect” (). 1-point AF is used as the AF area. Recording with the AF point and scene frame aligned is recommended. The AF point and scene frame are hidden during recording.

    In step 5, set the playback speed to [5x], [10x], or [20x] before recording.

Speed and playback time (for a 1-minute movie)

Speed Playback Time
5x Approx. 12 sec.
10x Approx. 6 sec.
20x Approx. 3 sec.

Caution

  • [Miniature effect movies] (Miniature effect movies)

  • Sound is not recorded.
  • Movie Servo AF is disabled.
  • Editing is not available for miniature effect movies with a playback time less than 1 sec. ().

HDR Movie Recording

You can record high dynamic range movies that retain detail in highlights of high-contrast scenes.

Note

  • Movies are recorded at Full HD29.97fpsIPB (Standard) (NTSC) or Full HD25.00fpsIPB (Standard) (PAL).

  1. Set the Mode dial to Special scene.

  2. Record an HDR movie.

    • Record the movie in the same way as normal movie recording.
    • For details on file sizes and the recording time available, see Movie recording.

Caution

  • Since multiple frames are merged to create an HDR movie, certain parts of the movie may look distorted. This is more noticeable in handheld recording affected by camera shake, so consider using a tripod. Note that even if a tripod is used for recording, afterimages or noise may become more noticeable, compared to normal playback, when the HDR movie is played back frame-by-frame or in slow motion.
  • Image color and brightness may change significantly for a moment if you change settings for HDR movie recording. Also, the movie will not be updated for a moment, and the frame stops momentarily. Be aware of this when recording movies to external devices via HDMI.

Still Photo Shooting

Still photo shooting is not supported in movie recording mode. To shoot still photos, stop recording and change the [Shooting mode] setting to still photos first.

Information Display (Movie Recording)

For details on the icons on the movie recording screen, see Information Display.

Caution

  • The remaining time displayed for movie recording is only a guideline.
  • Movie recording may stop before the initially displayed recording time elapses if the red [Overheating restriction (red)] icon appears due to high internal camera temperature during recording ().