[REC MODE]

Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to record. The recording formats that can be set change according to [REC FORMAT] setting.

MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting

When [REC FORMAT] is set to [AVCHD]

[PH]/[HA]/[HG]/[HE]: Set the recording format to 1080/60i.

(A B)

[1080/60p]*1:Set the recording format to 1080/60p.

AFavors image quality B Favors Recording time

When [REC FORMAT] is set to [MP4/iFrame]

[1080]*2:

Set the recording format to 1080/60p.

[720]*2:

Set the recording format to 720/30p.

[iFrame]*3:

Set the recording format to iFrame.

*1 This option allows you to record in 1080/60p (1920k1080/60 progressive), which is the highest picture quality for this unit.

*2 [1080] and [720] are recording modes suitable for playing back or editing on a PC.

*3 [iFrame] is a format suitable for Mac (iMovie etc.). It is recommended for when using a Mac.

Recordable time using the battery (l 12)

This function’s default setting is [HG] mode.

Please refer to page 199 for details about approximate recordable time.

When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is recorded, mosaic-type noise may appear at playback.

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