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Recording Videos – [Rec. File Format]

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[Rec. File Format]

Sets the recording file format of videos to be recorded.

¨ [ ] ¨ [ ] ¨ Select [Rec. File Format]

[MP4]

This file format is suitable for playback on PCs.

[MOV]

This file format is suitable for image editing.

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About Operating Instructions2
Table of Contents5
Introduction17
Before Use18
Standard Accessories21
Lenses that Can be Used23
Memory Cards that Can be Used24
Names of Parts27
Camera27
Supplied Lens35
Viewfinder/Monitor Displays37
Getting Started39
Attaching a Shoulder Strap40
Charging the Battery42
Battery Insertion43
Inserting a Battery into the Camera for Charging45
Using the Camera While Supplying It with Power (Supplying Power/Charging)49
Notifications Regarding Charging/Power Supply51
[Power Save Mode]53
Inserting Cards (Optional)56
Attaching a Lens60
Attaching a Lens Hood63
Adjusting the Monitor Direction and Angle66
Setting the Clock (When Turning on for the First Time)68
Basic Operations72
How to Hold the Camera73
Selecting the Recording Mode75
Camera Setting Operations76
Monitor/Viewfinder Display Settings82
Setting the Viewfinder82
Switching between the Monitor and Viewfinder83
Switching the Display Information86
Quick Menu89
Control Panel91
Menu Operation Methods94
[Reset]99
Entering Characters100
Intelligent Auto Mode101
Recording Using Touch Functions107
Touch Af/Touch Shutter107
Touch AE110
Taking Pictures112
Basic Picture Operations113
[Aspect Ratio]116
[Picture Size]118
[Picture Quality]120
Recording Videos122
Basic Video Operations123
[System Frequency]130
[Rec. File Format]132
[Rec Quality]133
[Image Area of Video]144
Focus / Zoom146
Selecting the Focus Mode147
Using AF149
[AF Custom Setting(Photo)]154
[Focus Limiter]157
[AF Assist Light]159
[1-Area AF Moving Speed]160
[AF Micro Adjustment]161
Selecting the AF Mode165
Automatic Detection168
[Tracking]171
[Full Area AF]172
[Zone(Horizontal/Vertical)]/[Zone]175
[1-Area+]/[1-Area]177
[Pinpoint]179
AF Area Operations181
Move the Position of the AF Area181
Changing the Size of the AF Area184
Resetting the AF Area185
Focus on and Adjust Brightness for the Touched Position ([AF+AE])186
Moving the AF Area Position with the Touch Pad187
[Focus Switching for Vert / Hor]189
Record Using MF190
[Focus Peaking]195
Recording with Zoom197
Extended Tele Conversion199
Drive / Shutter / Image Stabilizer201
Selecting the Drive Mode202
Taking Burst Pictures204
High Resolution Mode211
Recording with Time Lapse Shot216
Recording with Stop Motion Animation223
Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation Videos227
Recording Using the Self-Timer229
Bracket Recording233
[Silent Mode]241
[Shutter Type]243
[Long Exposure NR]247
[Min. Shutter Speed]248
[Shutter Delay]249
Image Stabilizer250
Image Stabilizer Settings253
Metering / Exposure / ISO Sensitivity260
[Metering Mode]261
Program AE Mode263
Program Shift265
Aperture-Priority AE Mode267
Shutter-Priority AE Mode270
Manual Exposure Mode273
Available Shutter Speeds (Sec.)276
[B] (Bulb)277
Preview Mode278
Exposure Compensation280
[I.dynamic Range]283
Locking Focus and Exposure (AF/AE Lock)284
ISO Sensitivity286
[Dual Native ISO Setting]290
[ISO Sensitivity (Photo)]291
White Balance / Image Quality292
White Balance (WB)293
Adjusting the White Balance299
[Photo Style]301
[Filter Settings]314
[Simultaneous Record W/O Filter]319
[LUT Library]320
Lens Compensation323
[Vignetting Comp.]323
[Color Shading Compensation]324
[Diffraction Compensation]328
Flash329
Using an External Flash (Optional)330
Removing the Hot Shoe Cover331
Setting Flash333
[Flash Mode]334
[Firing Mode]/[Manual Flash Adjust.]337
[Flash Adjust.]339
[Flash Synchro]340
[Auto Exposure Comp.]341
Recording Using a Wireless Flash342
Video Settings349
Recording Modes Specifically for Video (Creative Video/S&Q)350
Displays Suited to Video Recording351
Setting the Exposure for Recording Videos352
Separating Settings for Recording Video and Pictures356
Using AF (Video)358
[Continuous AF]358
[AF Custom Setting(Video)]360
[Enlarged Live Display(Video)]361
Video Brightness and Coloring363
[Luminance Level]363
[Master Pedestal Level]364
Recording While Controlling Overexposure (Knee)365
[ISO Sensitivity (Video)]367
Audio Settings368
[Sound Rec Level Disp.]369
[Mute Sound Input]370
[Sound Rec Gain Level]371
[Sound Rec Level Adj.]372
[Sound Rec Quality]373
[Sound Rec Level Limiter]374
[Wind Noise Canceller]375
[Audio Information]376
External Microphones (Optional)377
Setting the Sound Pickup Range (DMW-MS2: Optional)380
Reduction of Wind Noise381
XLR Microphone Adaptor (Optional)382
[4Ch MIC Input]384
Headphones385
[Sound Monitoring Channel]387
Time Code389
Setting the Time Code390
Main Assist Functions393
[Flicker Decrease (Video)]394
[Ss/Gain Operation]395
[Wfm/Vector Scope]397
[Luminance Spot Meter]401
[Zebra Pattern]403
[Frame Marker]405
Color Bars/Test Tone407
Special Video Recording409
Slow & Quick Video410
High Frame Rate Video417
[Focus Transition]419
[Live Cropping]424
Log Recording428
[V-Log View Assist]432
HLG Videos433
[HLG View Assist]436
Anamorphic Recording437
[Anamorphic Desqueeze Display]439
[Synchro Scan]441
[Loop Recording (Video)]443
[Segmented File Recording]445
List of Recording Qualities that Enable Special Videos to be Recorded446
HDMI Output (Video)451
Connecting HDMI Devices452
HDMI Output Image Quality453
Images Output Via HDMI453
HDMI Output Settings456
Outputting the Camera Information Display Via HDMI457
Outputting Control Information to an External Recorder458
Outputting Audio Via HDMI459
Outputting the Enlarged Live Display (Video) Via HDMI459
Playing Back and Editing of Images460
Playing Back Pictures461
Playing Back Videos463
Video Repeat Playback467
Extracting a Picture469
[Video Divide]470
Switching the Display Mode472
Enlarged Display473
Thumbnail Screen475
Calendar Playback477
Group Images478
Deleting Images480
[RAW Processing]482
[Playback] Menu491
How to Select an Image(S) in the [Playback] Menu491
[Playback] ([Playback Mode])493
[Playback] ([Process Image])496
[Playback] ([Add/Delete Info.])497
[Playback] ([Edit Image])498
[Playback] ([Others])501
Camera Customization502
Fn Buttons503
Register Functions to the Fn Buttons506
Use the Fn Buttons517
[Dial Operation Switch]518
Register Functions to the Dials518
Temporarily Change Dial Operation520
Quick Menu Customization521
Register to the Quick Menu521
Custom Mode528
Register in Custom Mode529
Using Custom Mode531
Calling up Settings532
[Custom] Menu533
[Custom] Menu ([Image Quality])534
[Custom] Menu ([Focus/Shutter])540
[Custom] Menu ([Operation])546
[Custom] Menu ([Monitor / Display (Photo)])552
[Custom] Menu ([Monitor / Display (Video)])563
[Custom] Menu ([IN/OUT])567
[Custom] Menu ([Lens / Others])569
[Setup] Menu572
[Setup] Menu ([Card/File])573
[Setup] Menu ([Monitor / Display])578
[Setup] Menu ([IN/OUT])583
[Setup] Menu ([Setting])588
[Setup] Menu ([Others])590
My Menu594
Registration in My Menu594
Edit My Menu595
List of Menu596
[Photo] Menu597
[Video] Menu599
[Custom] Menu602
[Setup] Menu606
[My Menu]608
[Playback] Menu609
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth610
Connecting to a Smartphone612
Installing "LUMIX Sync613
Connecting to a Smartphone (Bluetooth Connection)614
Connecting to a Smartphone ([Wi-Fi Connection])620
Sending Images on the Camera to a Smartphone with Simple Operations626
Operating the Camera with a Smartphone628
[Remote Shooting]630
[Shutter Remote Control]632
[Import Images]635
[Auto Transfer]637
[Location Logging]639
[Remote Wakeup]641
[Auto Clock Set]643
[Camera Settings Copy]644
Sending Images from the Camera to a PC645
Wi-Fi Connections649
[Via Network]650
[Direct]654
Connect to Wi-Fi Using Previously Saved Settings656
Fn Button Assigned with [Wi-Fi]658
Send Settings and Selecting Images659
Image Send Settings659
Selecting Images660
[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu661
Connecting to Other Devices663
Connecting664
Viewing on a TV666
Importing Images to a PC670
Copying Images to a PC671
Installing Software674
Storing on a Recorder675
Tethered Recording676
Installing Software677
Operating the Camera from a PC678
Materials679
Digital Camera Accessory System680
Using Optional Accessories681
Battery Grip (Optional)682
Shutter Remote Control (Optional)684
Tripod Grip (Optional)686
AC Adaptor (Optional)/DC Coupler (Optional)687
Monitor/Viewfinder Displays688
Recording Screen688
Playback Screen704
Message Displays709
Troubleshooting713
Power, Battery713
Recording714
Video719
Playback720
Monitor/Viewfinder721
Flash722
Wi-Fi Function723
Tv, Pc726
Others727
Cautions for Use728
Number of Pictures that Can be Taken and Available Recording Time with the Battery738
Number of Pictures that Can be Taken and Video Recording Time with Cards743
List of Default Settings/Custom Saving/Settings Available for Copying750
List of Functions that Can be Set in each Recording Mode774
Specifications781
Trademarks and Licenses799

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