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8. 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.  (P63)
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Set the communication light level for wireless recording.
Select the menu.  (P63)
Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]
Using other settings for wireless flash recording
Enabling FP firing for the wireless flashes
> [Rec] > [Flash]  > [Wireless FP]
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9.  Recording Motion Pictures
Recording Motion Picture
Applicable modes: 
This camera can record full high definition motion pictures com patible with the AVCHD 
format or motion pictures recorded in MP4.
In addition, the camera can record 4K motion pictures in MP4.  (P245)
Audio will be recorded in stereo.
The functions available when recording motion pictures differ a ccording to the lens you are 
using, and the operational sound of the lens may be recorded.
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About the operation sound that is produced when you stop recording
Since motion picture recording stops only after you press the m otion picture button, the 
sound of the operation may be noticeable. If the sound bothers  you, try the following:
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Divide the last part of the moti on picture using [Video Divide]  (P279)  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...

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•When the ambient temperature is high or motion picture is recorded continuously, the camera 
may display [ ] and stop the recording to protect itself. Wait until the camera cools down.
•The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be re corded 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 m ay appear...

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Applicable modes: 
You can create finely-detailed motion pictures in 4K by recording motion pictures with their 
size set to [4K] in [Rec Quality].
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When recording motion pictures in 4K, use a card rated as UHS S peed Class 3. (P22)
•The angle of view of motion pictures in 4K is narrower than tho se of motion pictures in other 
sizes.
To record motion pictures in 4K:
1 Set [Rec Format] in the [Motion Picture] menu to [MP4].  (P246)
2 Set [Rec Quality] in the [Motion...

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Applicable modes: 
1Select the menu. (P63)
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.
When [AVCHD] is selected
¢ AVCHD Progressive
Setting the format, size and recording frame rate
>  [Motion Picture]  > [Rec Format]
[AVCHD] This data format is suitable for when playing back on a high-de
finition 
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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 meth od. “VBR” is an abbreviation for 
“Variable Bit Rate”, and the bit rate (volume of data for defin ite period of time) is changed 
automatically depending on the subject to record. Therefore, th e recording time is shortened 
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Applicable modes: 
Focusing changes depending on the Focus Mode setting (P149) and the [Continuous AF] 
setting in the [Motion Picture] menu.
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When the focus mode is set to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC], if you pre ss 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.
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Recording still pictures while recording motion 
pictures
Applicable modes: 
You can record still pictures while recording a motion picture. (Simultaneous recording)
∫ Setting the motion picture priority or still picture priority m ode
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.
During motion picture recording, press the 
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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 [MP4]  and [Rec Quality] is set to [4K/100M/30p], [4K/100M/24p] 
or [VGA/4M/30p]
–When [Rec Format] is set to [AVCHD] and [Rec Quality] is set to  [FHD/24M/24p] [only when 
[ ] ([Photo Priority]) is set]
–When the drive mode is set to 4K Photo (only when [ ] ([Photo Pr iority]) is set)–When using [Ex. Tele...