Sd Memory Card Recording Times; Dividing Clips Recorded Onto Sd Memory Cards - Panasonic AG-HMC80PJ Operating Instructions Manual

SD Memory Card recording times

Total available recording times (approx.) when using SD/SDHC Memory Cards manufactured by Panasonic.
SD Memory Card
(Highest quality mode
capacity
190 × 1080 pixels or
180 × 70 pixels)
51 MB Approx.
1 GB Approx.
 GB Approx. 10 min
4 GB Approx. 1 min
6 GB Approx. 33 min
8 GB Approx. 45 min
1 GB Approx. 65 min
16 GB Approx. 90 min
3 GB Approx. 180 min
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Use an SD memory class of SD speed class 4 or above when recording on PH mode or HA mode.
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Recording cannot be completed on SD Memory Cards of lower speed classes.
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This is the highest quality mode of this camera.

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We recommend using an SD memory card of SD speed class  or above when recording in HG mode or
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HE mode.
• This camera uses the VBR recording system. "VBR" stands for Variable Bit Rate, and it refers to a system in
which the bit rate (volume of data per given time period) varies automatically depending on the subject which is
being shot. This means that the recording times will be shorter when fast-moving subjects have been recorded.
• Times displayed include time needed for processing, etc. – actual available recording times will be
slightly shorter.
• The camera is capable of continuous recording for a maximum of 1 hours.
• Repeatedly recording or deleting images over and over again may reduce the recording time on the SD
Memory Card. In such cases, format the SD Memory Card using the camera. When a card is formatted,
all of its recorded data will be erased, and it will not be subsequently possible to restore this data. Save
any valuable data on your PC prior to formatting.

Dividing clips recorded onto SD Memory Cards

When the recorded memory of a single clip exceeds 4 GB when using a SDHC Memory Card of 8 GB or
more with this camera, it will automatically be saved as a separate clip.
Saved data can be used as a single clip when operating the thumbnail function of this camera. Clips will be
treated separately when operated on non-linear editing software or computers.
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PH
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HA
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(High quality mode/
190 × 1080 pixels)
 min Approx.
5 min Approx.
Approx. 15 min
Approx. 30 min
Approx. 45 min
Approx. 60 min
Approx. 90 min
Approx. 10 min
Approx. 40 min
AVCHD mode
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HG
1 3
(Standard quality mode/
190 × 1080 pixels)
3 min Approx.
7 min Approx.
Approx. 0 min
Approx. 40 min
Approx. 60 min
Approx. 80 min
Approx. 10 min
Approx. 160 min
Approx. 30 min
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HE
3
(Long duration mode/
1440 × 1080 pixels)
4 min Approx. 10 min
9 min Approx. 1 min
Approx. 45 min
Approx. 90 min
Approx. 135 min
Approx. 180 min
Approx. 70 min
Approx. 360 min
Approx. 70 min
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