Recording Mode:

Recording Motion Picture

This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG.

Audio will be recorded in monaural.

The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are using, and the operational sound of the lens may be recorded.

Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is possible.

Screen here is an example of when the Recording Mode is set to [ ] (Programme AE Mode).

Start recording by pressing the motion picture button.

A Elapsed recording time

B Available recording time

The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while recording

motion pictures.

A

C

When recording a motion picture, do not cover the microphone with your fingers or other objects.

B

Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.

Note

Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 13 hours 3 minutes 20 seconds. Screen will only display up to 13 hours 3 minutes 20 seconds. However, the recording may stop before that depending on the remaining battery level.

Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the maximum recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.

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Panasonic DMC-GF3W, DMC-GF3X, DMC-GF3C Recording Motion Picture, Start recording by pressing the motion picture button

DMC-GF3, DMC-GF3K, DMC-GF3C, DMC-GF3X, DMC-GF3W specifications

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