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6. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
During wireless recording, an external flash fires an FP flash (high speed repetition of flash 
firing). This firing allows recording with the flash at a fast  shutter speed.
Select the menu.  (P55)
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Select the menu.  (P55)
Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]
Using other settings for wireless flash recording
Enabling FP firing for the wireless flashes
> [Rec] > [Flash]  > [Wireless FP]
Setting the output of communication light
> [Rec] > [Flash]  > [Communication Light]
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7.  Recording Motion Pictures
Recording Motion Picture
Applicable modes: 
The camera can record 4K motion pictures in MP4 or MOV format o r full high definition 
motion pictures that comply with the AVCHD standard. Audio is r ecorded in stereo.
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.
• Release the motion picture button right after you press it.
• Before recording, the available recording time display  indicates the recordable time based on the amount of 
free space on the card; during recording, it indicates the 
remaining time for continuous recording.
• h: hour, m: minute, s: second
2Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.
• In Creative Video Mode, motion  pictures are recorded at the selected ISO sensitivity; in other 
modes, they are recorded using [AUTO] (for motion pictures).
• You can display the available recording time before recording  in Creative Video Mode. In other 
modes, it can be displayed by setting [Video-Priority Display]  (P231) to [ON].
• 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] in the [Custom] ( [Monitor / Display]) menu is set to [ ], angle of view 
during motion picture recording is displayed.
• The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be r ecorded when it is operated 
during the recording of a motion picture.
• The functions available when recording motion pictures differ  according to the lens you are 
using, and the operational sound of the lens may be recorded.
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7. Recording Motion Pictures
1Select the menu. (P55)
2Press 3/4 to select [Rec Quality] and then press [MENU/SET].
• Available items differ depending on [Rec Format] and [System F requency] (P240).
• [Rec Quality] is not available when [Anamorphic(4:3)] is set.
• If the operation sound of the motion picture button pressed to  end recording bothers you, try 
the following:
– Record the motion picture about three seconds longer, and then  divide the last part of the 
motion picture using [Video Divide]  (P261) in the [Playback] menu.
– Set the camera to Creative Video Mode, and use a shutter remot e control (optional) to 
record motion pictures.  (P320)
• 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.
Not available in these cases:
• Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the following cases.– [Rough Monochrome]/[Silky Monochrome]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filte r]/[Sunshine] (Creative 
Control Mode)
– When recording with the Post Focus function
– When using [Time Lapse Shot]
– When using [Stop Motion Animation]
Setting the format, size and frame rate
>  [Motion Picture]  > [Rec Format]
[AVCHD] This data format is suitable for when playing back on a high-de
finition 
TV, etc.
[MP4] This data format is suitable for when playing back on a PC, etc .
[MP4 (LPCM)]The MP4 data format for image editing.
[MOV]Data format for image editing.
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When [AVCHD] is selected
¢1 AVCHD Progressive
¢ 2 Sensor output: 29.97 frames/second
¢ 3 Sensor output: 25.00 frames/second
When [MP4] is selected
ItemSystem 
frequencySizeFrame rateBit rateYUV/bitImage 
compression
[FHD/28M/60p]¢ 1
59.94Hz
(NTSC) 1920
k1080 59.94p 28 Mbps 4:2:0/8 bit Long GOP[FHD/17M/60i] 1920k1080 59.94i 17 Mbps 4:2:0/8 bit Long GOP
[FHD/24M/30p] 1920k1080 59.94i¢224 Mbps 4:2:0/8 bit Long GOP
[FHD/24M/24p] 1920k1080 23.98p 24 Mbps 4:2:0/8 bit Long GOP
[FHD/28M/50p]¢1
50.00Hz
(PAL) 1920
k1080 50.00p 28 Mbps 4:2:0/8 bit Long GOP[FHD/17M/50i] 1920k1080 50.00i 17 Mbps 4:2:0/8 bit Long GOP
[FHD/24M/25p] 1920k1080 50.00i¢324 Mbps 4:2:0/8 bit Long GOP
ItemSystem 
frequencySizeFrame rateBit rateYUV/bitImage 
compression
[4K/100M/30p]
59.94Hz(NTSC) 3840
k2160 29.97p 100 Mbps 4:2:0/8 bit Long GOP
[4K/100M/24p] 3840k2160 23.98p 100 Mbps 4:2:0/8 bit Long GOP
[FHD/28M/60p] 1920k1080 59.94p 28 Mbps 4:2:0/8 bit Long GOP
[FHD/20M/30p] 1920k1080 29.97p 20 Mbps 4:2:0/8 bit Long GOP
[FHD/24M/24p] 1920k1080 23.98p 24 Mbps 4:2:0/8 bit Long GOP
[4K/100M/25p]
50.00Hz(PAL) 3840
k2160 25.00p 100 Mbps 4:2:0/8 bit Long GOP
[FHD/28M/50p] 1920k1080 50.00p 28 Mbps 4:2:0/8 bit Long GOP
[FHD/20M/25p] 1920k1080 25.00p 20 Mbps 4:2:0/8 bit Long GOP
[FHD/24M/24p] 24.00Hz
(CINEMA) 1920
k1080 24.00p 24 Mbps 4:2:0/8 bit Long GOP 
						

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When [MP4 (LPCM)], [MOV] is selected
ItemSystem 
frequencySizeFrame rateBit rateYUV/bitImage 
compression
[C4K/10bit/150M/24p]
59.94Hz(NTSC) 4096
k2160 23.98p 150 Mbps 4:2:2/10 bit Long GOP
[C4K/8bit/100M/24p] 4096k2160 23.98p 100 Mbps 4:2:0/8 bit Long GOP
[4K/8bit/150M/60p] 3840k2160 59.94p 150 Mbps 4:2:0/8 bit Long GOP
[4K/10bit/150M/30p] 3840k2160 29.97p 150 Mbps 4:2:2/10 bit Long GOP
[4K/8bit/100M/30p] 3840k2160 29.97p 100 Mbps 4:2:0/8 bit Long GOP
[4K/10bit/150M/24p] 3840k2160 23.98p 150 Mbps 4:2:2/10 bit Long GOP
[4K/8bit/100M/24p] 3840k2160 23.98p 100 Mbps 4:2:0/8 bit Long GOP
[FHD/8bit/100M/60p] 1920k1080 59.94p 100 Mbps 4:2:0/8 bit Long GOP
[FHD/8bit/100M/30p] 1920k1080 29.97p 100 Mbps 4:2:0/8 bit Long GOP
[FHD/8bit/100M/24p] 1920k1080 23.98p 100 Mbps 4:2:0/8 bit Long GOP
[4K/8bit/150M/50p]
50.00Hz(PAL) 3840
k2160 50.00p 150 Mbps 4:2:0/8 bit Long GOP
[4K/10bit/150M/25p] 3840k2160 25.00p 150 Mbps 4:2:2/10 bit Long GOP
[4K/8bit/100M/25p] 3840k2160 25.00p 100 Mbps 4:2:0/8 bit Long GOP
[FHD/8bit/100M/50p] 1920k1080 50.00p 100 Mbps 4:2:0/8 bit Long GOP
[FHD/8bit/100M/25p] 1920k1080 25.00p 100 Mbps 4:2:0/8 bit Long GOP
[C4K/10bit/150M/24p]
24.00Hz
(CINEMA) 4096
k2160 24.00p 150 Mbps 4:2:2/10 bit Long GOP
[C4K/8bit/100M/24p] 4096k2160 24.00p 100 Mbps 4:2:0/8 bit Long GOP
[4K/10bit/150M/24p] 3840k2160 24.00p 150 Mbps 4:2:2/10 bit Long GOP
[4K/8bit/100M/24p] 3840k2160 24.00p 100 Mbps 4:2:0/8 bit Long GOP
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∫About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
Even if motion pictures suit their respective playback devices,  their image or sound quality 
may be poor or their recording information may not be displayed correctly when played 
back, or they may not be able to be played back. If you experie nce such issues, play them 
back on this camera.
• To play back motion pictures recorded with [FHD/28M/60p], [FHD /28M/50p], [FHD/24M/30p], 
[FHD/24M/25p] or [FHD/24M/24p] in [AVCHD] with another device,  or to transfer them to 
another device, you need a compatible Blu-ray disc recorder or  a PC on which the software 
“ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”  (P311) is installed.
• For information on motion pictures recorded with their size se t to [4K] or [C4K] in [Rec Quality], 
refer to “Watching 4K motion pictures on a TV/ Saving 4K motion pictures on your PC or 
recorder” on   P307.
• Motion pictures in 4:2:2/10 bit format are intended for editing  on a computer used for video 
production. As such, they are not supported by TVs, recorders,  and players manufactured by 
Panasonic.
• The higher the “Bit rate” value is, the higher the picture quality becomes. Since the camera  employs the “VBR” recording method, the bit rate is changed aut omatically depending on the 
subject to record. As a result, the recording time is shortened  when a fast-moving subject is 
recorded.
• When [Miniature Effect] is selected for Creative Control Mode,  you cannot select the items 
used for 4K motion pictures or  4:2:2/10 bit motion pictures.
• To record motion pictures in [M P4 (LPCM)], [MOV], or 4K format , use a UHS Speed Class 3 
card.  (P30)
• To ensure highly accurate focus, 4K motion pictures are record ed at reduced Auto Focus 
speeds. It may be difficult to focus on the subject with Auto F ocus, but this is not a 
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Applicable modes: 
Focusing changes depending on the Focus Mode setting (P88) and the [Continuous AF] 
setting in the [Motion Picture] menu.
• When the focus mode is set to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC], if you pr ess the shutter button halfway 
while recording a motion picture, the camera will re-adjust the  focus.
• Depending on the recording conditions or lens used, operationa l 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 while recording motion pictures, it ma y take time to come into focus.
Applicable modes: 
How to set focus when recording a motion picture ([Continuous A F])
Focus mode[Continuous AF]Description of settings
[AFS]/[AFF]/
[AFC][ON] The camera automatically keeps focusing on subjects 
during recording.
[OFF]
The camera maintains the focus position at the start of 
recording.
[MF][ON]/[OFF]
You can focus manually.  (P101)
Customizing the operation settings of Auto Focus for motion pic ture 
recording ([AF Custom Setting(Video)])
>  [Motion Picture]  > [AF Custom Setting(Video)]
[ON] Records motion pictures using the customized Auto Focus operati on settings.
[OFF]Records motion pictures using the default Auto Focus operation  settings.
[SET][AF Speed]
Sets the speed at which focus moves during Auto Focus.
[
r ] side: Focus moves at a faster speed.
[ s ] side: Focus moves at a slower speed.
[AF Sensitivity] Sets the tracking sensitivity of Auto Focus.
[
r ] side: When the distance to the subject changes 
significantly, the camera immediately readjusts the focus.
[ s ] side: When the distance to the subject changes 
significantly, the camera waits for a little before readjusting  the 
focus.
Not available in these cases:
• This function is not available in the following cases:
– When [Continuous AF] is set to [OFF]
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Applicable modes: 
You can record still pictures while recording a motion picture. (Simultaneous recording)
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  (P53) is also 
available.
∫ Setting the motion picture priority or still picture priority m ode
Applicable modes: 
Select the menu.  (P55)
Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures
> [Motion Picture]  > [Picture Mode in Rec.]
[]
([Video Priority]) • Pictures will be recorded with a picture size determined by th
e [Rec Quality] 
setting for motion pictures.
• Only JPEG images are recorded when [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ]  or 
[].
(When set to [ ], still pictures will be recorded in [Quality] o f [A ].)
• Up to 80 still pictures can be recorded during recording of th e motion 
picture.
(A motion picture with a [Rec Quality] size of [4K]: up to 20 p ictures)
[]
([Photo Priority])• Pictures will be recorded with the set picture size and qualit
y.
• 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 20 still pictures can be recorded during recording of th e motion 
picture.
(A motion picture with a [Rec Quality] size of [4K]: up to 10 p ictures)
• The picture aspect ratio will be fixed to [16:9].
Not available in these cases:
• This function is not available in the following cases:
– When the frame rate for motion pictures is set to [24p] in [Re c Quality] (only when [ ] 
([Photo Priority]) is set)
– When [Rec Quality] is set to [C4K]
– When the drive mode is set to 6K/4K Photo (only when [ ] ([Phot o Priority]) is set)
– When using [Ex. Tele Conv.] in the [Motion Picture] menu (only  when [ ] ([Photo Priority]) 
is set)
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Applicable modes: 
This unit automatically records time code during motion 
picture recording.
• Time codes are not recorded on motion pictures recorded when the [Rec Format] is set to [MP4].
Setting the recording method of time code
>  [Motion Picture]  > [Time Code]
[Time Code 
Display] Set whether or not the time code is displayed on the recording screen/
playback screen.
[Count Up]Sets the time code count method.
[REC RUN]:
Counts the time code only when recording motion pictures.
[FREE RUN]:
Counts the time code even when n
ot recording (including when this unit is 
turned off).
• The setting is fixed to [REC RUN] in the following cases.
– When [Variable Frame Rate] is set
[Time Code 
Value] Sets the start point (starting time) for the time code.
[Reset]:
Sets to 00:00:00:00 (hour: minute: second: frame)
[Manual Input]:
Manually input hour, minute, second and frame.
[Current Time]:
Sets hour, minute and second to current time and sets frame to 
00.
[Time Code 
Mode]Sets the time code recording method.
[DF] (Drop Frame):
The camera modifies the difference between recorded time and ti
me code.
• Seconds and frames are separated by “.”. (Example: 00:00:00.00 )
[NDF] (Non-Drop Frame):
Records the time code without drop frame.
• Seconds and frames are separated by “:”. (Example: 00:00:00:00 )
• The setting is fixed to [NDF] in the following cases.
– When [System Frequency] is set to [50.00Hz (PAL)] or [24.00Hz  (CINEMA)]
– When the motion picture frame rate is set to [24p] in [Rec Qua lity]
[HDMI Time 
Code Output]Generates time code for images output through HDMI.• [HDMI Time Code Output] can only be set in Creative Video Mode
.
• When using the HDMI output and outputting videos that do not i nclude time 
codes (e.g., when [Rec Format] is set to [MP4]), a time code wi ll not be 
output.
• The device screen may go dark depending on the connected devic e.
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∫Conditions for outputting a time code to HDMI output
A time code is output to video from the HDMI output only when a ll the following conditions 
are satisfied.
Applicable modes: 
Display the microphone level on the recording screen.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
• When [Mic Level Limiter] is set to [OFF], [Mic Level Disp.] is  fixed to [ON].
Applicable modes: 
Adjust the sound input level to 19 different levels (j12 dB to  i6dB).
• Displayed dB values are approximate.
Applicable modes: 
The camera adjusts the sound input level automatically, minimiz ing the sound distortion 
(crackling noise) when the volume is too high.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF] In recording
• When [HDMI Time Code Output] is set to 
[ON].
• In Creative Video Mode.
• When [Rec Format] is set to [AVCHD], [MP4  (LPCM)] or [MOV].
In playback
• When [HDMI Time Code Output] is set to [ON].
• When playing back a motion picture recorded 
with Creative Video Mode.
• When [HDMI Mode (Play)] in [TV Connection]  is set to [AUTO].
Displaying/setting the sound input level
[Mic Level Disp.]
>  [Motion Picture]  > [Mic Level Disp.]
[Mic Level Adj.]
>  [Motion Picture]  > [Mic Level Adj.]
[Mic Level Limiter]
> [Motion Picture]  > [Mic Level Limiter]
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