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Old August 2nd, 2011, 10:38 PM
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Default Video help - GF1 - Why does everyone look so "skinny"?

I rarely shoot video on my GF1, but occasionally I will. The videos seem to come out with everyone looking "skinny" or "taller" than reality when played back on my PC. I'm thinking the aspect ratio is wrong.

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Could it be your lens? Are you using your new 14mm for the video?

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sounds like an aspect ratio issue.
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Old August 3rd, 2011, 06:36 AM
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Using the 20mm. What aspect ratio is typical for videos on a GF1 and where in the menu do I change it?
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I'm pretty sure the camera only shoots in one aspect ratio. My guess is that your TV or monitor is stretching the picture to fit the screen. Does everyone look skinny when you play it back on the screen of the camera?
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I rarely shoot video on my GF1, but occasionally I will. The videos seem to come out with everyone looking "skinny" or "taller" than reality when played back on my PC. I'm thinking the aspect ratio is wrong.

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I looked at my gf1 and I can't find a way to change the video format from 16:9.

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