Quick Reference Guide

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D. Preparing the camera and shooting
D1.3 Now select the frame size/recording format and
frame rate. The (MENU: System – Rec Format – Video
Format) page is where you set the frame size and frame
rate that will be the cameras base rate. The options
available will depend on the country area and codec
choice.
1920x1080 = HD, 3840x2160 = UHD (the standard frame
size for consumer 4K television), 4096x2160 = 4K DCI (the
standard for 4K digital cinema).
If you have chosen XAVC-L as well as frame size and frame
rate you will also have a choice of dierent data rates for
the 1920x1080 modes. These are 25, 30 and 50 Mb/s.
50Mb/s is the highest quality and recommended for
broadcast productions.
Choose the operating mode.
Recommendation: Use Custom mode unless you
understand the Cine EI operating mode.
Choose between Custom Mode or Cine EI Mode:
(MENU: System – Base Settings – Shooting Mode).
The camera should now be ready to start shooting.