Recording Motion Pictures, Applicable modes

Basic

Applicable modes:

Recording Motion Pictures

Start recording by pressing the motion picture button.

	A Available recording time
	B Elapsed recording time
	• You can record motion pictures fitting each Recording Mode.
	• Release the motion picture button right after you press it.
	• The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while recording	A C
	motion pictures.	A C
	motion pictures.

•For the setting of the [Rec Mode] and [Rec Quality], refer to P86.

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:

This is a format for precise, high-definition video. This format is best used when the video will be displayed on a high-definition TV, or saved to a disc and watched on a computer.

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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DMC-SZ7 specifications

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Panasonic DMC-SZ7 owner manual Recording Motion Pictures, Applicable modes

Models: DMC-SZ7