Recording movies in movie mode

Movie mode can be used to create movies that take advantage of the effects available in photo shooting modes.

Adjusting Settings

  1. Rotate the mode dial to n.

  2. Use HI to highlight movie mode.

    gMovie Mode Options

    • Some modes offer additional options that can be accessed using G.

  3. Press the Q button to select the highlighted mode.

    • Press the u button to choose a different movie mode. If additional options are displayed, press F.

  4. Press the button to begin recording.

    • Be sure that [R REC] is assigned to the button.

      gAssigning functions to buttons (Button Function)

    • Press the button again to end recording.

    • The sound level during recording is shown by the recording level meter. The more the meter extends into the red, the higher the recording level.

      Recording level meter

    • The recording level can be adjusted from the n video menu.

      gRecording Volume

  • A beep does not sound when the camera focuses in movie mode.

  • Effects can be added to movies in the same way as photographs.

    gAdding effects to a movie

$ Notes

  • Touch controls can also be used.

Movie Mode Options

gAdjusting Settings

n Standard

Shoot standard movies, or shoot movies with selected effects.

gMovie Effects

  • Use a memory card with a Speed Class of 10 or better when shooting in [Standard] or [Clips] mode.
o 4K

Shoot 4K movies.

  • Use UHS-I memory card with a UHS Speed Class of 3 when shooting in [4K] or [High-speed] mode.
  • Depending on the system, some computers may be unable to play movies recorded at [4K]. See the OLYMPUS website for information on the system requirements for viewing 4K movies on a computer.
q Clips

Create a single movie file including multiple short movies.

gCreating Movies from Clips

  • Use a memory card with a Speed Class of 10 or better when shooting in [Standard] or [Clips] mode.
p High-speed

Record slow-motion movies. Sound will not be recorded.

gRecording Slow Motion Movies ([High-speed])

  • Use UHS-I memory card with a UHS Speed Class of 3 when shooting in [4K] or [High-speed] mode.
  • The picture modes available vary with the movie mode.