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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]
Setting the output of communication light
> [Rec] > [Flash]  > [Communication Light]
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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.
Refer to the website for compatible lenses.
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 approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation 
being performed, part of the display will disappear. Press 
[DISP.] or touch the monitor to make the display 
reappear.
•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 pict ure recording by fully 
pressing the shutter button.  (P249)
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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 camera to Creative Video Mode, and use a shutter remote  control (optional) to 
record motion pictures.  (P363)
Enabling/disabling the motion picture button
>  [Custom]  > [Video Button] >  [ON]/[OFF]
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This function is for preventing accidental operation of the but ton.
Switching between the angle of view for taking pictures and the  one for 
recording motion pictures
>  [Custom]  > [Rec Area]  > [! ]
 (Picture)/[ ]  (Motion picture)
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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] is set to [ ], angle of view during motion pictu re recording is displayed.
•The recording area indicated is an approximation.
•[Rec Area] is not available for 4K photo recording.
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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 for a while after 
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
•The [Sensitivity] will be set to [AUTO] (for motion pictures) w hen 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.  (P364)
•If while recording motion pictur es using the AC adaptor (optional) the power supply is cut off 
due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor (optional) is disconnec ted etc., the motion picture will 
not be recorded.
•It will be recorded in the following categories for certain Rec ording Modes. A motion picture 
recording matching each Recording Mode will be performed for th e ones not listed below.
Not available in these cases:
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Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the following cases.–[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Soft Image of a  Flower] (Scene Guide Mode)
–[Rough Monochrome]/[Silky Monochrome]/[Miniature Effect]¢/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/
[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)
¢ Only when the motion picture size is set to [4K] in [Rec Qualit y]
–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
Normal motion picture
–[Clear in Backlight] (Scene Guide Mode)Portrait Mode
–[Clear Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/[Handheld Night 
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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 Picture] menu to [4K/100M/30p]  or [4K/100M/24p]. 
(P246)
3 Start recording by pressing the motion picture button.
4 Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.
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The camera performs recording with highly accurate focus at a r educed Auto Focus speed. As 
a result, it may sometimes be difficult to focus with Auto Focu s. This is not a malfunction.
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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 
TV, etc.
[MP4] This data format is suitable for when playing back on a PC, etc.
ItemSizeRecording frame 
rateSensor outputBit rate
[FHD/28M/60p]¢1920k1080
60p 60 frames/second 28 Mbps
[FHD/17M/60i]
1920
k1080
60i 60 frames/second 17 Mbps
[FHD/24M/30p]1920
k1080
60i 30 frames/second 24 Mbps
[FHD/24M/24p]1920
k1080 24p 24 frames/second 24 Mbps
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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 
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/28M/60p], 
[FHD/24M/30p], [FHD/24M/24p] of [AVCHD] or if you want to trans fer them to the device, a PC 
installed with “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”  or a compatible Blu-ray disc recorder is required.
•For motion pictures recorded with [MP4] set to [4K/100M/30p] or  [4K/100M/24p], refer to 
“Watching 4K motion pictures on a TV/ Saving 4K motion pictures  on your PC or recorder” on  
P339 .
ItemSizeRecording frame 
rateSensor outputBit rate
[4K/100M/30p] 3840k2160 30p 30 frames/second 100 Mbps
[4K/100M/24p]
3840k2160 24p 24 frames/second 100 Mbps
[FHD/28M/60p]1920
k1080
60p 60 frames/second 28 Mbps
[FHD/20M/30p]
1920
k1080
30p 30 frames/second 20 Mbps
[HD/10M/30p]
1280k
720 10 Mbps
[VGA/4M/30p] 640k
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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.
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.•[Continuous AF] does not work while [Pull Focus] in [Snap Movie] is in operation.
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]
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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 
shutter button fully to record a still picture.
•Simultaneous recording indicator is displayed while recording 
still pictures.
•Recording with the Touch Shutter function  (P61) is also 
available.
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([Video Priority])
•Pictures will be recorded with a picture size of [S] (2 M).
The picture quality may be different to [S] (2 M) of standard p ictures.
•Only JPEG images are recorded when [Quality ] is set to [ ], [ ] o r 
[].
(When set to [ ], still pictures will be recorded in [Quality] o f [A ].)
•Up to 30 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.
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([Photo Priority])
•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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•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 Conv.] in the [Motion Picture] menu [only when [ ] ([Photo Priority]) is 
set]
–When [Snap Movie] is set to [ON]