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Motion picture recording format ([REC MODE])
The camera can be changed between motion picture recording formats ([REC MODE])
when recording.
[REC MODE] Mode can be set from the motion picture recording menu. (→108)
Motion picture
recording format
([REC MODE])
[AVCHD Lite(GPS
REC)] ∗
1
[AVCHD Lite] ∗
1
[MOTION JPEG]
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When the term "AVCHD Lite motion picture" is used in this manual, it means a motion picture
1
recorded in [AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)] or [AVCHD Lite].
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2
Correct playback may not be possible with some compatible devices. Also, motion pictures
recorded in [AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)] cannot be played back with Panasonic digital cameras
(LUMIX) compatible with AVCHD (Lite) recording that were sold in or before 2009.
• When [GPS SETTING] is [ON] or
recording is recorded on motion pictures that are recorded in [AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)] or
[MOTION JPEG]. (When positioning succeeds and location name information is acquired)
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Recording motion pictures in
The camera automatically detects the scene to record motion pictures with optimal
settings.
When scene does not
correspond to any on the right.
• If brightness or other conditions change during recording, the Scene Mode will be
changed automatically.
• In
mode, focus and exposure will be set according to the face detected.
•
will be selected for nightscapes and other dark scenes. Flash cannot be used with
this mode.
• If conditions do not allow scenes to be detected easily (→35).
• If the camera does not select your desired Scene Mode, choosing an appropriate
mode manually is recommended.
• The following menu options in the [MOTION PICTURE] menu can be set:
• [REC MODE] • [REC QUALITY]
• The following functions are fixed:
• [DIGITAL ZOOM]: [OFF] • [WIND CUT]: [OFF]
• [WHITE BALANCE]: [AWB] • [AF MODE]:
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1-area-focusing turns on when faces cannot be detected.
• [I.EXPOSURE] is activated automatically based on the conditions.
• Can record high-definition motion pictures.
• Can record high-definition motion pictures longer than [MOTION JPEG]
on cards of the same size.
• Pictures can be played back by inserting the card in an AVCHD-
compatible device. ∗
2
• You can record high-definition motion pictures or small QVGA size
motion pictures, etc, by changing picture quality settings.
• Recorded motion pictures can be played back with 'QuickTime' on a
PC, etc.
• Continuous recording time is available until the motion picture data
volume reached 2 GB. To continue recording, press the motion picture
button and begin recording again.
, the location name information from the start of
[i PORTRAIT]
[i SCENERY]
Features
[i LOW LIGHT]
[i MACRO]
(Face Detection) ∗ • [CONTINUOUS AF]: [ON]
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