Do you have to have video in 4k? would rather video in 1080 null

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DeepGreyFire · Accepted Answer

Yes, the camera shoots 4K movies at 30 FPS, but you can choose a lower resolution (with a higher frame rate). Because it is mainly designed as a camera, it is not as good at shooting movies as a dedicated camcorder (at the same price).

I have found that 4K movies show incredible detail when compared to 1080p movies and you can always downconvert with one of the programs that was included with the camera.

I hope this was helpful.

Starter · Answer

No. If you'd rather to shoot video lower than 4K, here are your options in video recoding 
XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160: 30p, 24p, 25p
XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080: 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 24p, 25p
AVCHD: 1920 x 1080: 60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 24p, 25p
MP4: 1920 x 1080: 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p; 1280 x 720: 30p, 25p

dwog1 · Answer

No but native 1080p on this camera is softer than 4K down sampled. If you only need 1080p, you might want to consider the RX100 series.

SmoothGuy · Answer

I will rather shoot in 4K, with most recent TVs and future ones coming out in 4K, it will be great to stay ahead.

FutureJPL · Answer

Nope, you can shoot in regular HD if you so choose, at a variety of frame rates and bit rates, just like the original a6000

markwoodford · Answer

There are a LOT of video resolutions supported, and yes, 1080 is one of them.

HanksProStudio · Answer

You don't have to but if you only want 1080 you might as well get a cheaper camera

Breizh · Answer

Yes, 1080 is available.

ddrnold · Answer

You have a variety of video recording options, you are not limited to just 4K.

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