Basic Video Operations

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It is possible to record video with a maximum resolution of 5.8K (5760×4320) on this camera.

It also supports switching of the system frequency and 3 types of recording file format; MP4, MOV, and Apple ProRes.

[ icon_mode-p-motion_table ] mode (Creative Video mode) and [S&Q] mode (Slow & Quick mode) are recording modes specifically for video.

In the [S&Q] mode, you can record smooth slow motion video and quick motion video by changing the frame rate.

Select the recording mode.

Set the mode dial. ( character_reference Selecting the Recording Mode)

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Start recording.

Press the video rec. button (A).

Release the video rec. button right after you press it.

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Stop recording.

Press the video rec. button (A) again.

character_diamond Screen Displays While Video Recording

The live view angle of view changes to the angle of view for video recording, and video recording time (B) and elapsed recording time (C) are displayed.

“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.

The recording state indication (D) and card access indication (E) turn red while videos are being recorded.

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If maintaining focus on the subject is difficult during video recording with AF, press the shutter button halfway to re-adjust the focus.

character_diamond Exposure Control While Video Recording

Videos will be recorded using the aperture value, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity settings below.

Recording mode	Aperture value/shutter speed/ISO sensitivity
[iA]	The camera automatically makes the settings to suit the scene. (Types of Automatic Scene Detection)
[P]/[A]/[S]/[M]	The settings vary depending on the [Auto Exposure in P/A/S/M] in the [Custom] ([Image Quality]) menu. The default setting is [ON]. ([Auto Exposure in P/A/S/M]) [ON]: Records with values set automatically by the camera. [OFF]: Records with the values set in the [P]/[A]/[S]/[M] modes.
[]/[S&Q]	Records with manually set values.

character_diamond Size Interval for Dividing Files

A new file will be created to continue recording if the continuous recording time or the file size exceeds the following conditions.

[Rec. File Format]	Resolution	Bit rate	Recording media	File division
				Continuous recording time	File size
[MP4]	[FHD]	All	(A)	30 minutes	4 GB
			(B)
			(C)
	Other than [FHD]		(A)	30 minutes	4 GB
			(B)	3 hours 4 minutes	96 GB
			(C)
[MOV]	All	600 Mbps or less	(A)	30 minutes	4 GB
			(B)	3 hours 4 minutes	192 GB
			(C)
		800 Mbps or more	(A)
			(B)
			(C)	3 hours 4 minutes	640 GB
[Apple ProRes]	[FHD]	All	(A)	30 minutes	4 GB
			(B)	3 hours 4 minutes	192 GB
			(C)
	Other than [FHD]		(A)
			(B)
			(C)	3 hours 4 minutes	640 GB

(A) Using an SDHC memory card

(B) Using an SDXC memory card

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If an operation such as a zoom or button operation is performed during video recording, that operation sound may be recorded.

The lens operation sound (AF and image stabilizer) may be recorded to video.

If the operation sound of pressing the video rec. button to end recording bothers you, try the following:

– Record the video about 3 seconds longer, and then divide the last part of the video using [Video Divide] in the [Playback] ([Edit Image]) menu.

– Use the Shutter Remote Control (DMW-RS2: optional) for recording.

Depending on the type of card, the card access indication may appear for a while after video recording. This is not a malfunction.

Even when playback is performed on a supported device, situations may occur where image or sound quality is poor, recording information is not displayed correctly, or playback is not possible, for example.

If you experience any of these, play them back on the camera.

Video recording is not possible while you are using the following functions:

– [Time Lapse Shot]

– [Stop Motion Animation]

For information about the high temperature display

When the temperature of the camera rises, [ icon_temperature-rise ] appears blinking on the screen. If you continue to use the camera, a message indicating that the camera cannot be used is displayed on the screen and some functions, such as recording and HDMI output, will be stopped. Wait for the camera to cool down and for the message indicating that the camera can be used again. When the message indicating that it can be used again is displayed, turn the camera off then on again.

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When video recording, the continuous recording time after which the camera automatically stops recording:

( character_reference Continuous Recording Time for Video)

You can set the temperature during video recording at which the camera automatically stops recording:

( character_reference [Thermal Management])

You can switch the recording screen display to suit video recording just as with the [ icon_mode-p-motion_table ] mode:

( character_reference [Video-Priority Display])

You can display a red frame on the recording screen that indicates that video is being recorded:

( character_reference [Red REC Frame Indicator])