Panasonic DMC-GF5 Recording Motion Picture, Start recording by pressing the motion picture button

Basic

Recording Motion Picture

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

Start recording by pressing the motion picture button.

A Elapsed recording time

B Available recording time

• Recording of motion picture appropriate for each	A
mode is possible.

•The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while recording motion pictures.

•If approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation being performed, part of the display will disappear. Press [DISP.] or touch the LCD monitor to make the display reappear.

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

•Release the motion picture button right after you press it.

•For the motion picture menu settings such as [Rec Mode], [Rec Quality], [Wind Cut] and [Mic Level Adj.], refer to P151 to 153.

C

B

Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.

∫About the recording format for recording motion pictures

This unit 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 on a large format TV or for saving to disc.

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 unit.

•For details on MP4 compatible devices, refer to the support sites below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

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