July 8, 2008
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Addition of Prerecord Movie to EXILIM EX-F1 Firmware
For prerecording of movie images before real-time movie recording starts
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In response to requests from a large number of EXILIM users, we have added a Prerecord Movie
BEST SHOT movie scene for the EXILIM EX-F1 firmware. Now EX-F1 users will be able to use
Prerecord to the latest firmware version. If you are an EX-F1 owner who wishes to add
Prerecord Movie capabilities, please read the following information carefully and then download the latest
firmware version and install it on your EX-F1. |
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Versions Supporting Prerecord Movie
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EX-F1
Version 1.10 and greater. |
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Applicable Older Versions |
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This version update is intended for users whose cameras are currently running under EX-F1
Version 1.00 to 1.02 firmware. Versions 1.10 and greater already include Prerecord Movie
capabilities, and do not need to be updated. Use the following procedure to check the current
version of your camera's firmware.
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To
check the current firmware version
Hold down the [MENU] button of your camera as you press
the power button to turn it on. Keep [MENU] depressed
until the version of your camera firmware appears on the
monitor screen. Check the firmware version number that
appears on the camera's monitor screen. |
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If
Version 1.00 to 1.02 is indicated, download the latest
EX-F1 firmware and use it to update your camera firmware. |
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If Version 1.10 or greater is indicated, you do not need to upgrade your camera firmware. |
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About Prerecord Movie |
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With Prerecord Movie, the camera continually updates a buffer that stores up to five seconds of
movie images. The buffer images are stored (followed by real-time movie recording) when you
press the Movie button to start movie recording. This means that you never miss an important
shot because you pressed the Movie button too late. Prerecord Movie can be used in combination
with the HS (High-Speed Movie), HD (High-definition Movie), and STD (Standard Movie) modes. |
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To record with Prerecord Movie |
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In the REC mode, rotate the movie mode switch to select
HS, HD, or STD.
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The
currently selected movie mode will be indicated on the
monitor screen. |
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Next, align the mode dial with BS. This will case the
BS icon to appear on the monitor screen. |
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Press
[SET], and then select Prerecord Move from the list of
BS scenes. |
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At
this point the back lamp will flash and movie image recording
to the 5-second buffer will start. |
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With
the camera pointed at the subject, press [Movie]. |
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When
recording a High-speed Movie, half press the shutter button
before pressing [Movie] and pre-focus the subject. However,
note that this will cause the movie images currently stored
in the buffer to be deleted. |
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Press
[Movie] again to stop recording. |
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When
shooting with the High-speed Movie "30-300fps" setting,
you cannot change the speed (fps) setting when recording
to the buffer before pressing [Movie]. You can change the
speed (fps) setting after you press [Movie] to start real-time
recording.
Important!
The following are the maximum file sizes when shooting
with Prerecord Movie at a high speed of 600 fps or 1200
fps. In these cases you will not be able to shoot to the
normal maximum file size of 4 GB.
At 600 fps: 2 GB per file
At 1200 fps: 1 GB per file
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For details about Prerecord Movie and its operation, see
the "EX-F1" manual and the "EX-F1 Prerecord Movie"
manual, which you can download from the "Manuals"
section below. |
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