(ENG) VQT5E54
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Recording motion pictures
You can record motion pictures with audio (stereo).
You can record motion pictures fitting each Recording Mode.
Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the built-in memory.
Press the motion picture button ( ) to
start recording
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Do not block the microphones ( ) when recording
motion pictures.
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You can also use zoom while recording motion
pictures.
The zoom speed will be slower than normal.
The operating sounds of the zoom lever or
control ring/control dial may be recorded in
some cases.
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Still pictures can be taken during motion picture
recording.
Press the motion picture button ( ) again to end recording
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About recording time
You can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes
59 seconds or approx. 4 GB. (Since recording in [MP4] with [FHD/30p]
creates larger files, the recording time for such motion pictures will be
shorter than 29 minutes 59 seconds.)
If [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD] motion pictures is set to [FHD], you can
continuously record a motion picture for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds.
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Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the following cases.
[Panorama Shot] Mode
[3D Photo Mode] ([Scene Mode])
[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] ([Creative Control] Mode)
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VQT5E54 (ENG)
Recording motion pictures
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About the recording format for recording motion pictures
This unit can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats.
The recording format for motion pictures can be changed in [Rec Format] of
the [Motion Picture] menu.
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About the recording quality setting
The recording quality for motion pictures can be changed in [Rec Quality] of
the [Motion Picture] menu.
[AVCHD] in [Rec Format]
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AVCHD Progressive
Item Picture size fps Bit rate
[FHD/60p]/
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1920×1080 60p Approx. 28 Mbps
[FHD/60p]
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[FHD/60i]/
1920×1080 60i Approx. 17 Mbps
[FHD/60i]
[HD/60p]/
1280×720 60p Approx. 17 Mbps
[HD/60p]
Select picture quality settings with the [ ] to record location information
and place name information.
[MP4] in [Rec Format]
Item Picture size fps Bit rate
[FHD/30p] 1920×1080 30p Approx. 20 Mbps
[HD/30p] 1280×720 30p Approx. 10 Mbps
[VGA/30p] 640×480 30p Approx. 4 Mbps
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About motion picture icon
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[Rec Format]
Picture size
Location information/Place name log
fps
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If the surrounding temperature is high, or a motion picture is recorded
continuously, [ ] is displayed and recording may be stopped halfway
through to protect the camera.
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If Extended optical zoom is used before pressing the motion picture button, these
settings will be cleared, and the recordable area will be changed significantly.