Slow & Fast Motion Recording

Slow & Fast Motion Recording

When you record MP4 movies, the camcorder can record with a frame rate (shooting frame rate) that is different from the playback frame rate. When you record with a shooting frame rate that is faster than the playback frame rate (overcranking), you create a slow motion effect. Oppositely, a slower frame rate will result in a fast motion effect (undercranking). Sound is not recorded in this mode.

Operating modes:

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1Open the [Slow & Fast Motion] screen.

[FUNC.] >[MENU] >>[Slow & Fast Motion]

2Select the desired frame rate.

• Available frame rates depend on the recording mode and frame rate. Refer to the following table.

3 Touch [X].

Available frame rates for slow & fast motion

Recording mode

Frame rate

Available shooting frame

rates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35 Mbps (59.94P)

29.97P, 23.98P

 

 

 

 

 

24 Mbps, 17 Mbps

 

29.97P

59.94

, 23.98P

 

 

 

 

 

23.98P

59.94

, 29.97P

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTES

During slow & fast motion recording mode, the following functions are not available.

-Dual recording

-Relay recording

-Pre-recording

-Video snapshot

-Color bars

-Face detection & tracking

-Taking photos

During slow & fast motion recording mode, the running mode of the time code (A76) is set to [Rec Run] or [Regen.] and the time code will advance by the number of frames recorded. If you activate slow & fast motion recording mode while the running mode is set to [Free Run], the running mode will automatically change to [Rec Run]. When you end slow & fast motion recording mode, the running mode will return to its previous setting.

For low shooting frame rates, it may take approximately 1 second to stop recording.

To record movies using slow & fast motion, we recommend using memory cards rated SD Speed Class 10.

The amount of video that can be recorded at one time is approximately 12 hours' worth of video at normal playback speed. When that amount is exceeded, the camcorder will automatically stop recording. However, when you use slow & fast motion recording, the recording time will change. For example, when the frame rate is set to 29.97P and you select 59.94P for the shooting frame rate, the recording time will be 6 hours (playback time will be 12 hours).