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8.Recording Motion Pictures
Recording Motion Picture
This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or 
motion pictures recorded in MP4, MOV.
The functions available when recording motion pi ctures differ according to the lens you are 
using, and the operational sound of the lens may be recorded.
Refer to  P21 for details.
1Start recording by pressing the motion 
picture button.
A Elapsed recording time
B  Available recording time
•Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is 
possible.
•The recording state indicator (red)  C will flash while 
recording motion pictures.
•If no operation is performed, part of the information on 
the screen will gradually become darker after 
approximately 10 seconds has passed, and will no longer 
be displayed after approximately 1 minute has passed. 
Pressing the [DISP.] button or touching the monitor will 
make the display reappear. This operation is to prevent 
screen burn-in and is not a malfunction.
•Release the motion picture button right after you press it.
2Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.
•Still picture recording is also possible during the motion picture recording by fully 
pressing the shutter button.  (P200)
Applicable modes: 
About the operation sound that is produced when you stop recording
Since motion picture recording stops only after you press the motion picture button, the 
sound of the operation may be noticeable. If the sound bothers you, try the following: –
Divide the last part of the motion picture using [Video Divide]  (P242) in the [Playback] 
menu. 
The motion picture may not be divided near the very end of it. To avoid this, record 
approximately 3 seconds longer.
–Set the camera to Creative Video Mode, and use a shutter remote control (optional) to 
record motion pictures.  (P353)
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•The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated 
during the recording of a motion picture.
•The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.
•Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after 
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
•When the aspect ratio setting is different in still and motion pictures, the angle of view changes 
at the start of motion picture recording. When [Rec Area]  (P311) is set to [ ], angle of view 
during motion picture recording is displayed.
•The [Sensitivity] will be set to [AUTO] (for moti on pictures) when recording motion pictures. 
Also, the [ISO Limit Set] will not operate.
•When recording a motion picture, [Stabilizer] will be fixed to [ ] even if it is set to [ ].•It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (optional) when recording 
motion pictures.  (P353)
•If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor (optional) the power supply is cut off 
due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor (optional) is disconnected etc., the motion picture will 
not be recorded.
•It will be recorded in the following categories for certain Recording Modes. A motion picture 
recording matching each Recording Mode will be performed for the ones not listed below.
Not available in these cases:
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Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the following cases.–[Rough Monochrome]/[Silky Monochrome]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/[Sunshine] (Creative 
Control Mode)
–When using [Time Lapse Shot]–When using [Stop Motion Animation]
Selected Recording ModeRecording Mode while 
recording motion picture
–Program AE Mode
–Aperture-Priority AE Mode–Shutter-Priority AE Mode
–Manual Exposure Mode
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You can create finely-detailed motion pictures in 4K by recording motion pictures with their 
size set to [4K] or [C4K] in [Rec Quality].
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You can record motion pictures in 4K only in Creative Video Mode.•The angle of view of motion pictures in 4K is narrower than those of motion pictures in other 
sizes.
•When recording motion pictures in 4K, use a card rated as UHS Speed Class 3.  (P22)
To record motion pictures in 4K:
1Set the mode dial to [ ].  (P41)
2 Set [Rec Format] in the [Motion Picture] menu to [MP4], [MP4 (LPCM)] or [MOV]. 
(P193)
3 Set the motion picture size to [4K] or [C4K] in [Rec Quality] in the [Motion Picture] 
menu.  (P193)
1Select the menu.  (P54)
2Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
•When [MP4 (LPCM)] or [MOV] is selected, confirmation screen is displayed. Select 
[Yes] to execute.
3Press  3/4 to select [Rec Quality] and then press [MENU/SET].
4Press  3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
•Available items differ depending on [Rec Format] and [System Frequency]  (P220).
•Exit the menu after it is set.
Recording motion pictures in 4K
Applicable modes: 
Setting the format, size and recording frame rate
Applicable modes: 
>[Motion Picture]  > [Rec Format]
[AVCHD] This data format is suitable for when playing back on a high-definition 
TV, etc.
[MP4]
The MP4 data format is suitable for playback on a PC, etc.
[MP4 (LPCM)] The MP4 data format for image editing.
[MOV]Data format for image editing.
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∫ Indication of the icon
A Size
B ALL-lntra
C Bit rate
D Recording frame rate (Sensor output)
•“ALL-Intra” refers to a data compression 
method in which each frame is compressed. The file size of motion pictures recorded 
in this method becomes larger, but this method can prevent the loss of image quality 
because editing does not require re-encoding.
•What is bit rate
This is the volume of data for a definite period of time, and the quality becomes 
higher when the number gets bigger. This unit is using the “VBR” recording method. 
“VBR” is an abbreviation for “Variable Bit Rate”, and the bit rate (volume of data for 
definite period of time) is changed automatically depending on the subject to record. 
Therefore, the recording time is shortened when a subject with fast movement is 
recorded.
•Depending on the [Rec Format] and [Rec Quality] of a motion picture, the speed 
class rating required for the card differs. Use a card that meets the rating. For details, 
refer to 
“About the motion picture recording and speed class” on  P22 .
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When [AVCHD] is selected(± : Available, —: Not available)
¢ 1 AVCHD Progressive
¢ 2 Frames/second
Item
System frequency
SizeRecording 
frame rateSensor 
output¢ 2Bit rate59.94Hz(NTSC)50.00Hz(PAL)24.00Hz(CINEMA)
[FHD/28M/
60p]¢1± —— 1920k1080 59.94p 59.94 28 Mbps
[FHD/28M/
50p]¢1— ±—1920k 1080 50.00p 50.00 28 Mbps
[FHD/17M/60i] ±—— 1920k1080 59.94i 59.94 17 Mbps
[FHD/17M/50i] — ±—1920k 1080 50.00i 50.00 17 Mbps
[FHD/24M/30p] ±—— 1920k1080 59.94i 29.97 24 Mbps
[FHD/24M/25p] — ±—1920k 1080 50.00i 25.00 24 Mbps
[FHD/24M/24p] ±—— 1920k1080 23.98p 23.98 24 Mbps 
						

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When [MP4] is selected(± : Available, —: Not available)
¢ 1 These can be set only in Creative Video Mode.
¢ 2 Frames/second
¢ 3 If you use the HDMI output during recording, these items are not available.
•When the motion picture size is set to [FHD], [HD] or [VGA] in [MP4], you can continuously 
record a motion picture up to 29 minutes 59 seconds or until the file size reaches 4 GB. You 
can check the recordable time on the screen.
–Since the file size becomes larger with [FHD], recording with [FHD] will stop before
29 minutes 59 seconds.
•You can continuously record a motion picture with its size set to [4K] in [MP4] without a pause 
even if the motion picture exceeds 4 GB. However, the recorded content has to be played back 
as multiple files.
Item
System frequency
SizeRecording 
frame rateSensor 
output¢ 2Bit rate59.94Hz
(NTSC)
50.00Hz
(PAL)
24.00Hz
(CINEMA)
[4K/100M/30p]¢1± —— 3840k2160 29.97p 29.97100 Mbps
[4K/100M/25p]¢1— ±—3840k 2160 25.00p 25.00100 Mbps
[FHD/28M/60p] ±—— 1920k1080 59.94p 59.94 28 Mbps
[FHD/28M/50p] — ±—1920k 1080 50.00p 50.00 28 Mbps
[FHD/20M/30p] ±—— 1920k1080 29.97p 29.97 20 Mbps
[FHD/20M/25p] — ±—1920k 1080 25.00p 25.00 20 Mbps
[HD/10M/30p] ±—— 1280k720 29.97p 29.97 10 Mbps
[HD/10M/25p] — ±—1280k720 25.00p 25.00 10 Mbps
[VGA/4M/30p]¢3± —— 640k480 29.97p 29.97 4 Mbps
[VGA/4M/25p]¢3— ±—640k480 25.00p 25.00 4 Mbps 
						

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When [MP4 (LPCM)], [MOV] is selected(± : Available, —: Not available)
¢ 1 These can be set only in Creative Video Mode.
¢ 2 ALL-lntra
¢ 3 Frames/second
Item
System frequency
SizeRecording 
frame rateSensor 
output¢ 3Bit rate59.94Hz
(NTSC)
50.00Hz
(PAL)
24.00Hz
(CINEMA)
[C4K/100M/24p]¢1—— ±4096k 2160 24.00p 24.00100 Mbps
[4K/100M/30p]¢1± —— 3840k2160 29.97p 29.97100 Mbps
[4K/100M/25p]¢1— ±—3840k 2160 25.00p 25.00100 Mbps
[4K/100M/24p]¢1—— ±3840k 2160 24.00p 24.00100 Mbps
± —— 3840k2160 23.98p 23.98100 Mbps
[FHD/ALL-I¢2/
200M/60p] ±
—— 1920k1080 59.94p 59.94200 Mbps
[FHD/100M/60p] ±—— 1920k1080 59.94p 59.94100 Mbps
[FHD/50M/60p] ±—— 1920k1080 59.94p 59.94 50 Mbps
[FHD/ALL-I¢2/
200M/50p] —
±—1920k 1080 50.00p 50.00200 Mbps
[FHD/100M/50p] — ±—1920k 1080 50.00p 50.00100 Mbps
[FHD/50M/50p] — ±—1920k 1080 50.00p 50.00 50 Mbps
[FHD/ALL-I¢2/
200M/30p] ±
—— 1920k1080 29.97p 29.97200 Mbps
[FHD/100M/30p] ±—— 1920k1080 29.97p 29.97100 Mbps
[FHD/50M/30p] ±—— 1920k1080 29.97p 29.97 50 Mbps
[FHD/ALL-I¢2/
200M/25p] —
±—1920k 1080 25.00p 25.00200 Mbps
[FHD/100M/25p] — ±—1920k 1080 25.00p 25.00100 Mbps
[FHD/50M/25p] — ±—1920k 1080 25.00p 25.00 50 Mbps
[FHD/ALL-I¢2/
200M/24p] ——
±1920k 1080 24.00p 24.00200 Mbps
± —— 1920k1080 23.98p 23.98200 Mbps
[FHD/100M/24p] ——
±1920k 1080 24.00p 24.00100 Mbps
± —— 1920k1080 23.98p 23.98100 Mbps
[FHD/50M/24p] ——
±1920k 1080 24.00p 24.00 50 Mbps
± —— 1920k1080 23.98p 23.98 50 Mbps 
						

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•Though a [MP4 (LPCM)]/[MOV] motion picture can be recorded continuously without a pause 
even when its file size exceeds 4 GB, the reco rded content is played back with multiple files.
∫About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
Even when a compatible device is used, recorded motion pictures may be played back 
with reduced picture and sound quality,  or they may not be played back.
Also, recording information may not be display ed correctly. Use this unit to playback in 
such case.
•
To play back motion pictures recorded with the recording frame rate set to [24p] in [Rec Quality] 
on an external device or to export the motion pi ctures to it, you need a compatible Blu-ray disc 
recorder or a PC installed with PHOTOfunSTUDIO.
•If you want to use another device to play back or edit motion pictures recorded in [MP4 
(LPCM)] or [MOV], a high-performance PC  environment or a PC installed with 
“ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” is required. 
						

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Focusing changes depending on the Focus Mode setting (P93)  and the [Continuous AF] 
setting in the [Motion Picture] menu.
•
When the focus mode is set to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC], if you press the shutter button halfway 
while recording a motion picture, the camera will re-adjust the focus.
•Depending on the recording conditions or lens used, operational sound may be recorded when 
the Auto Focus is operated while recording a motion picture.
It is recommended to record with [Continuous AF] in the [Motion Picture] menu set to [OFF], if 
the sound of operation bothers you to avoid recording the lens noise.
•When operating the zoom when recording motion pictures, it may take time to come into focus.
How to set focus when recording a motion picture ([Continuous AF])
Applicable modes: 
[Focus Mode][Continuous 
AF]Description of settings
[AFS]/[AFF]/[AFC][ON] The camera automatically keeps focusing on subjects 
during recording. 
(P93)
[OFF]The camera maintains the focus position at the start of 
recording.
[MF][ON]/[OFF]
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Recording still pictures while recording motion 
pictures
Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. (Simultaneous 
recording)
∫ Setting motion picture and still picture priorities
Recording method for the still pictures taken while recording a motion picture can be set 
with [Picture Mode] in the [Motion Picture] menu. Applicable modes: 
During motion picture recording, press the shutter 
button fully to record a still picture.
•Simultaneous recording indicator is displayed while recording still 
pictures.
•Recording with the Touch Shutter function  (P89) is also available.
Applicable modes: 
[]
(Motion picture 
priorities)
•Pictures will be recorded with a picture size of [S] (2 M).
The picture quality may be different to [S] (2 M) of standard pictures.
•Only JPEG images are recorded when [Quality] is set to [ ], 
[] or [].
(When set to [ ], still pictures will be recorded in [Quality] of 
[A ].)
•Up to 40 still pictures can be recorded during recording of the 
motion picture.
•In [Miniature Effect] of Creative Control Mode, there may be a slight 
delay between fully pressing the shutter button and recording.
[]
(Still picture priorities)
•Pictures will be recorded with the set picture size and quality.
•The screen will go dark while recording pictures. A still picture will 
be recorded in the motion picture during that period, and audio is 
not recorded.
•Up to 10 still pictures can be recorded during recording of the 
motion picture.
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