Leica 18115, 18461 manual About the recording format for recording motion pictures, MP4

Taking pictures

Taking motion pictures

■■About the recording format for recording motion pictures

This camera can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats.

AVCHD:

You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for viewing motion pictures on a high-resolution TV or for saving them to a disc.

AVCHD Progressive:

With camera model 18 460

The [PSH] in [AVCHD] is a mode that allows motion pictures to be recorded at 1920 x 1080/50p, the highest quality∗ that complies with the AVCHD standard.

With camera models 18 461 / 18 462

The [PSH] in [AVCHD] is a mode that allows motion pictures to be recorded at 1920 x 1080/60p, the highest quality∗ that complies with the AVCHD standard.

Recorded motion pictures can be saved and played back using this camera or the available software.

∗This means the highest quality for this camera.

MP4:

This is a simpler video format best used when extensive editing is needed, or when uploading videos to the Internet.

■■About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures

Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MP4] may be played back with poor picture or sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with equipment compatible with these formats. Also, the recording information may not be displayed properly. In this case, use this camera.

••Motion pictures recorded with [PSH] in [AVCHD] can be played back on equipment that is compatible with AVCHD Progressive.

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