Recording

Time-Lapse Setting

The greater the number of seconds, the longer the recording interval.

Setting

Details

OFF

Deactivates the function.

1SEC INTERVAL

Takes a frame at 1-second intervals.

 

Recorded videos will be played back at 30 times

 

speed.

5SEC INTERVAL

Takes a frame at 5-second intervals.

 

Recorded videos will be played back at 150 times

 

speed.

20SEC INTERVAL

Takes a frame at 20-second intervals.

 

Recorded videos will be played back at 600 times

 

speed.

80SEC INTERVAL

Takes a frame at 80-second intervals.

 

Recorded videos will be played back at 2 400 times

 

speed.

Caution :

0During the time-lapse recording, video quality is set to XP mode.

0Audio cannot be recorded during time-lapse recording.

0When recording is stopped with the recorded time less than “0:00:00:17”, the video will not be saved.

0Zooming, simultaneous still image recording, and image stabilizer are not available in time-lapse recording.

0When Time-Lapse recording is set, you cannot record still images.

Memo :

0Settings of time-lapse recording are reset when the power is turned off. To start time-lapse recording again, it is necessary to make the selection once more.

0Recording stops automatically 99 hours after it is started.

0Make use of a tripod and AC adapter for time-lapse recordings with long intervals.

It is also recommended to fix the focus and white balance manually.

“Tripod Mounting” (A p. 17)

Taking Group Shots (Self-timer)

The 10-second self-timer is a convenient function for taking group photos. The 2-second self-timer is useful for preventing camera shake caused by pressing the shutter button.

Memo :

0This function is available in still image recording mode.

When shooting a photo using the self-timer function, use of a tripod is recommended.

“Tripod Mounting” (A p. 17)

Using the 2-/10-second Self-timer

1Open the LCD monitor.

0Check if the recording mode is B.

0If the mode is A video, tap A on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen.

Tap B to switch the mode to still image.

2Tap “MENU”.

0The top menu appears. 3 Tap “RECORD SETTING”.

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