Example of Time Lapse Recording
The Time Lapse Recording function
records image frames at a predefined
interval over the total recording time to
produce a time-lapse video.
Time Lapse Recording is useful for
filming in the following situations:
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Total time for recording
Recording interval
Timeline
Time for recording on the
storage media (a video clip of
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Recording, repeat steps 1 through 5.
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camcorder can save is one second, the interval you set defines how long the time lapse recording should
be. For example, if you set the interval to “30 Sec,” total recording time should be set to at least 1 hour to
record a minimum video length of 2 seconds (120 images).
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to that point and switches to standby mode. After some time, it displays a warning message, then turns off
automatically.
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Even if the subject is moved, you cannot change the focus.
t When a time lapse recording starts, the “Time Lapse Recording” message blinks on the screen and
it appears that the screen has stopped. This is a normal operation; do not remove the power source or
memory card from the camcorder.
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