Panasonic

Recording with Time Lapse Shot

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Pictures are taken automatically at a set recording interval.

This feature is ideal for keeping track of changes over time in subjects such as animals and plants.

The pictures taken will be saved as a set of group images that can also be combined into a video.


bullet02Check that the clock is set correctly. (character_referenceSetting the Clock (When Turning On for the First Time))

bullet02For long recording intervals, we recommend setting [Lens Focus Resume] to [ON] in the [Custom] ([Lens / Others]) menu.


  1. Set the drive mode dial to [icon_drive-interbal].

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  1. Set [Mode] to [Time Lapse Shot].

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  1. Set the recording settings.


[Mode]

Switches between Time Lapse Shot and Stop Motion Animation.


[Shooting Interval Setting]


[ON]: Sets the interval before the next recording takes place.

[OFF]: Takes pictures without leaving recording intervals.


[Start Time]


[Now]: Starts recording when the shutter button is pressed fully.

[Start Time Set]: Starts recording at the set time.


[Image Count]/[Shooting Interval]

Sets the number of pictures and the recording interval to be taken.

bullet02[Shooting Interval] is not displayed when [Shooting Interval Setting] is set to [OFF].


[Exposure Leveling]

Adjusts the exposure automatically to prevent large changes in brightness between adjacent frames.


  1. Close the menu.

character_bullet-largePress the shutter button halfway.

  1. Start recording.

character_bullet-largePress the shutter button fully.

bullet02When [Start Time Set] is set, the camera will enter into sleep status until the start time is reached.

bullet02During recording standby, the camera enters into sleep status when no operation is performed for a certain period of time.

bullet02The recording will stop automatically.

  1. Create a video. (character_referenceTime Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation Videos)

bullet02After the recording has stopped, select [Yes] on the confirmation screen to proceed to create a video.

Even if you select [No], you can still create a video with [Time Lapse Video] in the [Playback] ([Process Image]) menu. (character_reference[Time Lapse Video])

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character_diamondOperations during Time Lapse Shot Recording

Pressing the shutter button halfway during sleep status will turn on the camera.

bullet02You can perform the following operations by pressing [Q] during Time Lapse Shot recording.

[Continue]

Returns to the recording. (Only during recording)

[Pause]

Pauses the recording. (Only during recording)

[Resume]

Resumes the recording. (Only while paused)

bullet02You can also press the shutter button to resume.

[End]

Stops the Time Lapse Shot recording.


bullet02Pictures recorded to more than one card cannot be combined into a single video.

bullet02The camera gives priority to achieving the standard exposure, so it may not take pictures at the set interval or take the set number of pictures.

Furthermore, it may not end at the end time displayed on the screen.

bullet02Time Lapse Shot is paused in the following cases.

– When the charge on the battery runs out

– When you set the camera on/off switch to [OFF]

You can set the camera on/off switch to [OFF] and replace the battery or card.

Set the camera on/off switch to [ON] and then press the shutter button fully to resume recording.

(Note that the images recorded after replacing the card will be saved as a separate set of group images.)

bullet02[Exposure Leveling] is not available if ISO sensitivity is set to other than [AUTO] in [M] mode.

bullet02[Time Lapse Shot] is not available when using the following functions:

– [Multiple Exposure]