Sd Memory Card Recording Times - Panasonic AVCCAM AG-HMC41E Operating Instructions Manual

Basic shooting operations (continued)

SD Memory Card recording times

Total available recording times (approx.) when using SD/SDHC Memory Cards manufactured by Panasonic
SD Memory Card
capacity
51 MB
1 GB
 GB
4 GB
6 GB
8 GB
1 GB
16 GB
3 GB
∗
Use an SD memory class of SD speed class 4 or above when recording on PH mode or HA mode.
1
Recording cannot be completed on SD Memory Cards of lower speed classes.
∗
We recommend using an SD memory card of SD speed class  or above when recording in HG mode
2
or HE mode.
∗
This is the highest quality mode of this camera.
3
• 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.
• Mosaic-like noise may appear on the playback screen under the following shooting conditions:
� When there are complex patterns in the background
� When the camera is moved in large motions or when it is moved very quickly
� When a fast-moving subject has been recorded (and especially when HE has been set as the recording mode)
• 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.
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PH ∗
1
(Highest quality mode ∗
/
3
190 × 1080 pixels or
180 × 70 pixels)
Approx.  min
Approx. 5 min
Approx. 10 min
Approx. 1 min
Approx. 33 min
Approx. 45 min
Approx. 65 min
Approx. 90 min
Approx. 180 min
Recording mode
HA ∗
1
(High quality mode/ (Standard quality mode/
190 × 1080 pixels) 190 × 1080 pixels)
Approx. 3 min
Approx. 7 min
Approx. 15 min
Approx. 30 min
Approx. 45 min
Approx. 60 min
Approx. 90 min
Approx. 10 min
Approx. 40 min
HG ∗
2
(Long duration mode/
1440 × 1080 pixels)
Approx. 4 min Approx. 10 min
Approx. 9 min Approx. 1 min
Approx. 0 min Approx. 45 min
Approx. 40 min Approx. 90 min
Approx. 60 min Approx. 135 min
Approx. 80 min Approx. 180 min
Approx. 10 min Approx. 70 min
Approx. 160 min Approx. 360 min
Approx. 30 min Approx. 70 min
HE ∗
2