Recording Videos
It is possible to record video with a maximum resolution of 6K-A (49923744) on this camera.
It also supports switching of the system frequency and 2 types of recording file format; MP4, and MOV.
In the [] mode (Creative Video mode), which is specifically for video recording, you can use all of the video functions.
Recording Videos
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Start recording.
Press the video rec. button.
Release the video rec. button right after you press it.
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Stop recording.
Press the video rec. button again.
Screen Displays While Video Recording
The live view angle of view changes to the angle of view for video recording, and video recording time (A) and elapsed recording time (B) are displayed.
“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.
The recording state indication (C) and card access indication (D) turn red while videos are being recorded.
If maintaining focus on the subject is difficult during video recording with AF, press the shutter button halfway to re-adjust the focus. |
Exposure Control While Video Recording
Videos will be recorded using the aperture, 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 manually set values. |
[] |
Records with manually set values. |
Size Interval for Dividing Files
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 or sub 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. If the camera temperature rises, [] may be displayed and recording may stop. Wait until the camera cools down. Video recording is not possible while you are using the following functions: – [Time Lapse Shot] – [Stop Motion Animation] – [Rough Monochrome]/[Silky Monochrome]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/[Sunshine] ([Filter Settings]) – [Post-Focus] You can switch the recording screen display to suit video recording just as with the [] mode: [] [] [Video-Priority Display] ([Video-Priority Display]) You can display a red frame on the recording screen that indicates that video is being recorded: [] [] [Red REC Frame Indicator] ([Red REC Frame Indicator]) |