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10. Recording Motion Pictures
Applicable modes: 
1Select the menu. (P37)
2Press 3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4  to select [Rec Quality] and then press [MENU/SET].
4Press  3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
•Exit the menu after it is set.
Setting the format, size and recording frame rate
[MENU] > [Motion Picture]  > [Rec Format]
ItemFormat
[AVCHD] This data format is suitable for when playing back on a high-definition 
TV, etc.
[MP4]
This data format is suitable for when playing back on a PC, etc. 
						

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When [AVCHD] is selected
When [MP4] is selected
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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.
∫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 displayed correctly. Use this unit to playback in 
such case.
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If you want to use another device to play back motion pictures recorded in, [FHD/30p], [FHD/
24p] of [AVCHD] or if you want to transfer them to the device, a PC installed with 
“ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” or a compatible Blu-ray disc recorder is required.
∫ Indication of the iconA Format
B Size
C Recording frame rate (Sensor output)
ItemSizeRecording frame 
rateSensor outputBit rate
[FHD/60i] 1920
k1080
60i 60 frames/second 17 Mbps
[FHD/30p]1920
k1080
60i 30 frames/second 24 Mbps
[FHD/24p]
1920k1080 24p 24 frames/second 24 Mbps
[HD/60p] 1280
k720
60p 60 frames/second 17 Mbps
ItemSizeRecording frame 
rateSensor outputBit rate
[FHD/30p] 1920
k1080
30p 30 frames/second 20 Mbps
[HD/30p]
1280
k720 10 Mbps
[VGA/30p]640
k480 4 Mbps
AV C H D
FHD 60i
A
B
C 
						

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10. Recording Motion Pictures
Applicable modes: 
Focusing changes depending on the Focus Mode setting (P136) and the [Continuous AF] 
setting in the [Motion Picture] menu.
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The interchangeable lens (H-H020A) utilizes a lens drive system to realize a compact and 
bright F1.7 lens. As a result, sound and vibration may occur during focus operation, but this is 
not a malfunction.
•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.
•When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used, [AFF] and [AFC] cannot be set.  (P136)
How to set focus when recording a motion picture ([Continuous AF])
Focus mode[Continuous 
AF]Description of settings
[AFS]/[AFF]/[AFC][ON] The camera automatically keeps focusing on subjects 
during recording.
•To readjust the focus, press the shutter button halfway.
[OFF]
The camera maintains the focus position at the start of 
recording.
[MF][ON]/[OFF]
You can focus manually.  (P147) 
						

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10. Recording Motion Pictures
Recording still pictures while recording motion 
pictures
Applicable modes: 
Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. (Simultaneous 
recording)
∫Setting motion picture and still picture priorities
Applicable modes: 
Recording method for the still pictures taken while recording a motion picture can be set 
with [Picture Mode] in the [Motion Picture] menu.
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The picture aspect ratio will be fixed to [16:9].
Not available in these cases:
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This function is not available in the following cases:
–When [Rec Format] is set to [VGA/30p] in [MP4]
–When the [FHD/24p] is set [only when [ ] (still picture priorities) is set]–When using [Ex. Tele Conv.] in the [Motion Picture] menu [only when [ ] (still picture 
priorities) is set]
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  (P59) is also available.
[]
(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 15 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 4 still pictures can be recorded during recording of the motion picture.
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10. Recording Motion Pictures
Using the [Motion Picture] Menu
For details on [Motion Picture] menu settings, refer to P37.
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[Photo Style], [Sensitivity], [Metering Mode], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution] and [Digital Zoom] are 
common to both the [Rec] menu and [Motion Picture] menu. Changing these settings in one of 
these menus is reflected in other menu.
•[Motion Picture] menu is not displayed in the following cases.–[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Soft Image of a Flower] (Scene Guide Mode)
–[Rough Monochrome]/[Silky Monochrome]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/[Sunshine] (Creative 
Control Mode)
•Refer to P211  for details.
•Refer to P211 for details.
•Refer to P116 for details.
•Refer to P214  for details.
•Refer to P213 for details.
Applicable modes: 
White saturated areas appear blinking in black and white.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend compensating the exposure towards 
negative (P157) referring to the histogram  (P63) and then taking the picture. It may result in a 
better quality picture.
[Rec Format]
[Rec Quality]
[Exposure Mode]
[Picture Mode]
[Continuous AF]
[Rec Highlight] 
						

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10. Recording Motion Pictures
•Refer to P194 for details.
Applicable modes: 
The shutter speed can be fixed to reduce the flicker or striping in the motion picture.
Settings: [1/50]/[1/60]/[1/100]/[1/120]/[OFF]
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Refer to P117 for details.
Applicable modes: 
Set whether or not the mic levels are displayed on the screen.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Not available in these cases:
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This function is not available in the following case:
–[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
Applicable modes: 
Adjust the sound input level to 4 different levels.
Not available in these cases:
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This function is not available in the following case:
–[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
[Ex. Tele Conv.]
[Flkr Decrease]
[Silent Operation]
[Mic Level Disp.]
[Mic Level Adj.] 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Reduces the wind noise effectively if there is wind noise when recording sound.
Settings: [AUTO]/[HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]/[OFF]
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Setting [Wind Cut] may alter the usual sound quality.
Not available in these cases:
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This function is not available in the following case:
–[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
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11.Playing Back and Editing Images
Playing Back Group Pictures
A picture group consists of multiple pictures. You can play back pictures in a group either 
continuously or one by one.
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You can edit or delete all pictures in a group at once.
(For example, if you delete a picture group, all pictures in the group are deleted.)
•Pictures will not be grouped if recorded without setting the clock.
Select a picture with the group picture icon ([ ], [ ], [ ]), and then 
press 3.
•The same operation can be performed by touching the group picture icon ([ ], [ ], 
[]).
•When playing back group pictures one at a time, options are displayed.
[From the first picture]:
Pictures are played back continuously from the first picture of the group.
[From the current picture]:
Pictures are played back continuously from the picture being played back.
∫Operations during Group Pictures playback
[]:
A picture group consisting of pictures taken in the Burst Mode 
with the burst speed [SH]. 
(P168)
[]:
A picture group consisting of pictures taken in a Time Lapse 
Shot. (P176)
[]:
A picture group consisting of pictures taken in the Stop Motion 
Animation.  (P178)
Continuously playing back Group Pictures
3Continuous playback/Pause4Stop
2
Fast rewind
1
Fast forward
Rewind
(while pausing)Forward
(while pausing)
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11. Playing Back and Editing Images
1Select a picture with the group display icon ([ ], 
[ ], [ ]), and then press 4.
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The same operation can be performed by touching the 
group display icon ([ ], [ ], [ ]).
2Press  2/1 to flip through images.
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Touch [ ] or press 4 again to return to the normal playback screen.
•Each picture in a group can be treated same as normal pictures when they are played 
back. (Such as Multi Playback, Playback Zoom and deleting images)
Playing back each Group Pictures
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11. Playing Back and Editing Images
Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture
You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture.
1Press 3 to pause motion picture playback.
2Press [MENU/SET].
•The same operation can be performed by touching 
[].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when 
[Yes] is selected.
•It will be saved with [Picture Size] set to [S] (2 M), [Aspect Ratio] set to [16:9], and [Quality] set 
to [› ].
•Still pictures created from a motion picture may be coarser than with normal picture quality.
•[ ] is displayed during playback of still pictures created from motion pictures.
Not available in these cases:
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While recording [MP4], using [VGA/30p], the ability to create still pictures is disabled.