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Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING)

Enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a long period to be shown within a short time by taking frames of it at a certain interval.
This is useful for making observations such as the opening of a flower bud.

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Open the LCD monitor and select the video mode.

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The video mode icon appears.

Tap “MENU”.

Tap Movie Play

Tap “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING”.

TIME-LAPSE RECORDING

Tap ∧ or ∨ to move upward or downward for more selection.

Tap batsu to exit the menu.

Tap RETURN to return to the previous screen.

Tap to select a recording interval (1 to 80 seconds).

TIME-LAPSE RECORDING1

The greater the number of seconds, the longer the recording interval.

Tap ∧ or ∨ to move upward or downward for more selection.

Tap batsu to exit the menu.

Tap RETURN to return to the previous screen.

Start recording.

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A frame is taken at intervals of the selected period.

When the recording interval is set to “20SEC INTERVAL” or higher, this unit switches to the power-saving mode between recordings.
At the next point to record, the power-saving mode will be turned off and recording will start automatically.

Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording.

Indications During Time-Lapse Recording

Indications Time-Lapse
Display Description
num_1

Video Quality

Displays the icon of the video quality that is set.
num_2

Speed Indicator

Displays the recording interval that is set.
num_3

Recorded Time

Displays the actual recorded time of the video. Recorded time increases in units of frames.
num_4

Actual Elapsed Time

Displays the actual elapsed time after recording starts.
num_5

Remaining Recording Time

Remaining time left to record with the currently selected video quality.
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Time-Lapse Setting

The greater the number of seconds, the longer the recording interval.

Setting Details
OFF

Deactivates the function.
1SEC INTERVAL

Takes a frame at 1-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 30 times speed.
2SEC INTERVAL

Takes a frame at 2-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 60 times speed.
5SEC INTERVAL

Takes a frame at 5-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 150 times speed.
10SEC INTERVAL

Takes a frame at 10-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 300 times speed.
20SEC INTERVAL

Takes a frame at 20-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 600 times speed.
40SEC INTERVAL

Takes a frame at 40-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 1 200 times speed.
80SEC INTERVAL

Takes a frame at 80-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 2 400 times speed.
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Caution

  • Audio cannot be recorded during time-lapse recording.
  • Zooming, simultaneous still image recording, and image stabilizer are not available in time-lapse recording.
  • When recording is stopped with the recorded time less than “0:00:00:17”, the video will not be saved.
  • Seamless recording is disabled in time-lapse recording.

Memo

  • Settings of time-lapse recording are not saved when the power is turned off.
  • Recording stops automatically 99 hours after it is started.
  • Make use of a tripod and AC adapter for time-lapse recordings with long intervals.
    It is also recommended to fix the focus and white balance manually.
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