In this mode, long sequences of low-resolution (160 x 120 pixels) images are captured in very rapid succession (at 0.1 or 0.2 second intervals). The resulting movies can be played back directly on the camera's screen, or downloaded as composite images to a host computer, where they can be assembled back into a movie via software.
A feature available on many digital still cameras that enables users to record short movies that can be transferred to computer for storage, or viewed on television with a special connector cable. This feature is not meant as a replacement for video cameras because resolution and recording length are limited. Recording time varies based upon camera model and the size of the memory card being used.
Allows photographers to record digital video clips, sometimes with sound.
capability of a digital camera to shoot brief motion, usually 45-60 seconds
Movie mode lets digital cameras shoot video clips. Some cameras offer sound, while others can only take silent videos. The maximum length of a movie is determined by a camera's internal limits and/or the size of the memory card.
Many digital cameras let you record short clips of highly compressed, low-resolution video, either as an MPEG movie or a Motion JPEG movie. (320 x 240 is a common resolution.) Some record audio too. Although these low-resolution movie modes cannot replace the high-quality video you get from a digital camcorder, they can be another fun way to capture faces or events.
A digital camera feature that allows you to record short movies, up to 90 seconds long.