Wow, thanks for this reply. ES means electronic shutter and EFCS is? The 16:9 aspect ratio is absolutely fine. I am sorry but I do not quite understand the difference between 12 and 13 bits when it comes to grabbing still images. Could you please explain or guide me to a link? Pretty please! Your reply could save me $3000, as I will use R5 for the coming up assignment and not buy R3.