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Movie Mode

By Kyle Schurman, About.com

Definition: Movie mode is the capability of a still digital camera to shoot video clips. Nearly all new still digital cameras include at least basic movie modes. Improvements in video capabilities for digital still cameras continue at a rapid rate. Some digital still cameras can even shoot HD video.

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