Functions that Can Be Set When Shooting Movies with EOS-1D X

    28-Feb-2012
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    List of Available Functions When Shooting Movies
    The following table indicates a list of functions that can be set when shooting movies.
    Function /
    Movie rec. size1920×1080
    1280×720
    640×480
    AFLive Mode, Face Detection Live Mode, Quick Mode(*)
    Manual focusing (MF)
    Metering modeShutter speed
    Aperture
    AE lock-
    Exposure compensation-
    ISO speedAutomatically set/Auto ISO
    Manual-
    Picture Style
    White balance
    Auto Lighting Optimizer
    Peripheral illumination correction
    Highlight tone priority
    Sound Recording/Sound-Recording Level, Wind Filter
    Silent Control
    Time Code
    *If used during movie shooting, it will switch to [Live Mode].

    ・・・Set automatically
    ・・・User selectable
    - ・・・Not selectable/Disabled
    CAUTION
    During movie shooting, continuous focusing of a moving subject is not possible.

    Using Manual Exposure
    When the shooting mode is <M>, you can manually set the ISO speed, shutter speed, and aperture for movie shooting.
    Using manual exposure to shoot movies is for advanced users.
    For more information about movie shooting, please refer to the Related Information section.
    Shutter speedTurn the <Main Dial>. The settable shutter speeds depend on the frame rate.
    , , :1/4000 sec. - 1/30 sec.
    , :1/4000 sec. - 1/60 sec.
    ApertureTurn the <Quick Control Dial>.
    ISO speedPress the <ISO> button. The ISO speed setting screen will appear on the LCD monitor. Turn the <Main Dial> to set the ISO speed.
    Manual setting range : [AUTO] or 100-25600
    Auto ISO range : [AUTO](Set automatically within ISO 100-25600.)

    CAUTION
    • If <AWB> is set and the ISO speed or aperture changes during movie shooting, the white balance may also change.
    • If you shoot a movie under fluorescent or LED lighting, the movie may flicker.
    NOTE
    • If [ : Highlight tone priority] is set to [Enable], the ISO speed will be ISO 200 - 25600.
    • When shooting a movie of a moving subject, a shutter speed of 1/30 sec. to 1/125 sec. is recommended. The faster the shutter speed, the less smooth the subject’s movement will look.
    • Changing the shutter speed or aperture during movie shooting is not recommended since the changes in the exposure will be recorded.