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EOS R8: Movie Recording
Article ID: ART182376 |
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Date published: 05/11/2023 |
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Date last updated: 09/13/2023 |
Description
Movie Recording
Solution
Movie Recording
Shutter-Priority AE
[] 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.
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Set the recording mode to [].
- Turn the Mode dial to Tv.
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Set the shutter speed (1).
- Set it by looking at the screen as you turn the dial.
- The available shutter speeds vary depending on the frame rate.
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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
[] 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.
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Set the recording mode to [].
- Turn the Mode dial to Av.
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Set the aperture value (1).
- Set it by looking at the screen as you turn the dial.
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Focus and record the movie.
Caution
- Avoid adjusting the aperture value while recording movies, which will record changes in exposure caused by aperture adjustment.
Scene Icons
In [] 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.
Manual Exposure Recording
You can manually set the shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO speed for movie recording.
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Set the recording mode to [].
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Set the shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO speed.
- Press the shutter button halfway and check the exposure level indicator.
- Turn the dial to set the shutter speed (1) and the dial to set the aperture value (2), and tap the ISO speed to set it (3) ().
- Available shutter speeds vary by frame rate ().
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Focus and record the movie.
Caution
- ISO speed cannot be expanded to L (equivalent to ISO 50) in movie recording.
- 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.
ISO Speed in [] Mode
You can set the ISO speed manually or select [] to set it automatically. For details on ISO speed, see ISO Speed in Movie Recording.
Shutter Speed
Available shutter speeds in [] and [] mode vary depending on the frame rate you have set for your specified movie recording size.
Creative Filters
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Set the Mode dial to .
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Press the button.
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Select [].
- Turn the dial or press the keys to select the item, then press the button.
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Select a filter effect.
- Turn the dial to select a filter effect (), then press the 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.
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Adjust the filter effect level.
- Press the button and select .
- Turn the dial to adjust the filter effect level, then press the button.
- When setting up Miniature effect movies, select the playback speed.
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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 creative filters] in Creative Zone modes ().
Creative Filter Characteristics
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. |
HDR Movie Recording
You can record high dynamic range movies that retain detail in highlights of high-contrast scenes.
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Set the Mode dial to .
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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.
Note
- You can also record HDR movies by setting [: HDR Movie Recording] to [Enable].
Still Photo Shooting
Still photo shooting is not supported in movie recording mode. Before shooting still photos, stop recording and change the still photo shooting/movie recording switch to .
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 [] icon appears due to high internal camera temperature during recording ().
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