![](/images/new-backgrounds/1288838/28883853x1.webp)
Recording
Taking Videos in 3D Mode
You can record 3D images by pressing the 3D button to set to the 3D mode. During 3D mode, “3D” is displayed on the LCD monitor.
1Open the lens cover.
2Open the LCD monitor and select the video mode.
0The video mode icon A appears.
3Check if the recording mode is P Intelligent Auto.
0If the mode is H Manual, press the H/T button to switch to P Intelligent Auto.
The mode changes between Intelligent Auto and Manual with every press.
4Press the 3D button to set to the 3D mode.
0During 3D mode, “3D” is displayed on the LCD monitor.
03D images may be recorded when the 3D button lights up.
5Start recording.
0Press again to stop.
Memo :
0 To record 3D images, refer also to ““Precautions on Recording and Playing Back 3D Images” (A p. 11) ”.
0If the left and right images of an object close to the camera do not appear to be in alignment, or the 3D effect of a distant object is weak, adjust the parallax.
“Adjusting Parallax During Recording” (A p. 34)
0When “PARALLAX ADJUSTMENT” is assigned to the ADJ button, parallax can be adjusted manually using the ADJ button and control dial.
“Using the Control Dial for Recording” (A p. 43)
0You can change the display on the LCD monitor between 3D and 2D during recording by tapping on the 3D/2D icon. The image will be recorded in 3D even if the display on the LCD monitor is set to 2D. To record 2D images, press the 3D button to switch to the 2D mode before recording.
“Taking Videos in Intelligent Auto Mode” (A p. 29)
0If the microphone level is frequently displayed in red, lower the setting in “MIC LEVEL SETTING” such that the display turns green so that more realistic audio sounds can be recorded.
“MIC LEVEL SETTING” (A p. 108)
3D recording formats
There are 2 types of 3D recording formats, namely “AVCHD” and “MP4(MVC)”.
By default, “3D VIDEO REC FORMAT” is set to “AVCHD”. “Changing the Setting” (A p. 104)
oAVCHD
Set to this recording format for higher compatibility.
oMP4(MVC)
Set to this recording format for higher video quality.
Memo :
0Videos recorded in “MP4(MVC)” format are saved in full high definition and can only be played back on this unit.
0To record 3D images to a disc with a
0By dubbing videos recorded in “AVCHD” format to a
0Videos recorded in “MP4(MVC)” and “AVCHD” are displayed on the playback index screen separately.
27