Leica V-LUX 4 Instructions Manual page 39

About the recording format for recording motion pictures
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This camera can record motion pictures in either the AVCHD or MP4 formats.
AVCHD:
You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for viewing on a
large format TV or for saving to disc.
AVCHD Progressive:
The [PSH] in [AVCHD] is a mode that allows motion pictures to be recorded at 1920k1080/
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50p (1920k1080/60p
Recorded motion pictures can be saved and played back using this camera or the available
software (P173).
¢1 With camera model 18 190
¢2 With camera models 18 191 / 18 192
¢3 This means the highest quality for this camera.
MP4:
This is a simpler video format best used when extensive editing is needed, or when uploading
videos to the Internet.
About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
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Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MP4] may be played back with poor picture or sound
quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with equipment compatible
with these formats. Also, the recording information may not be displayed properly. In this case,
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use this
camera
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), the highest quality
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that complies with the AVCHD standard.
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