Panasonic

Recording Videos

character_bullet-largeRecording Videos


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It is possible to record video with a maximum resolution of 6K-A (4992character_times_regular3744) on this camera.

It also supports switching of the system frequency and 2 types of recording file format; MP4, and MOV.

In the [icon_mode-p-motion_table] mode (Creative Video mode), which is specifically for video recording, you can use all of the video functions.


Recording Videos

  1. Start recording.

character_bullet-largePress the video rec. button.

bullet02Release the video rec. button right after you press it.

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  1. Stop recording.

character_bullet-largePress the video rec. button again.


character_diamondScreen 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.

bullet02“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.

bullet02The recording state indication (C) and card access indication (D) turn red while videos are being recorded.

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bullet02If maintaining focus on the subject is difficult during video recording with AF, press the shutter button halfway to re-adjust the focus.


character_diamondExposure 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. (character_referenceTypes 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]. (character_reference[Auto Exposure in P/A/S/M])

[ON]: Records with values set automatically by the camera.

[OFF]: Records with manually set values.

[icon_mode-p-motion_table]

Records with manually set values.


character_diamondSize Interval for Dividing Files

[Rec. File Format]

[Rec Quality]

Size interval for dividing files

[MP4]

[FHD]

A new file will be created to continue recording if the continuous recording time exceeds 30 minutes or the file size exceeds 4 GB.

[4K]

When using an SDHC memory card:

A new file will be created to continue recording if the continuous recording time exceeds 30 minutes or the file size exceeds 4 GB.

[MOV]

All

When using an SDXC memory card:

A new file will be created to continue recording if the continuous recording time exceeds 3 hours and 4 minutes or the file size exceeds 96 GB.


bullet02If an operation such as a zoom or button operation is performed during video recording, that operation sound may be recorded.

bullet02The lens operation sound (AF and image stabilizer) may be recorded to video.

bullet02If 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.

bullet02Depending on the type of card, the card access indication may appear for a while after video recording. This is not a malfunction.

bullet02Even 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.

bullet02If the camera temperature rises, [icon_temperature-rise] may be displayed and recording may stop. Wait until the camera cools down.

bullet02Video 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]

bullet02You can switch the recording screen display to suit video recording just as with the [icon_mode-p-motion_table] mode:

[icon_custom-menu] character_arrow [icon_video-display-output] character_arrow [Video-Priority Display] (character_reference[Video-Priority Display])

bullet02You can display a red frame on the recording screen that indicates that video is being recorded:

[icon_custom-menu] character_arrow [icon_video-display-output] character_arrow [Red REC Frame Indicator] (character_reference[Red REC Frame Indicator])