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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.

C2B3_1051_Common_Monitor_Open

Check if the recording mode is MOVIE .

If the mode is PHOTO still image, tap PHOTO on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen.
Tap MOVIE to switch the mode to video.

Tap “MENU”.

Tap MENU

The shortcut menu appears.

Tap “MENU” in the shortcut menu.

C2B3_MENU OTHERS

Tap “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING”.

TIME-LAPSE RECORDING

Tap Cursor_Up or Cursor_Down 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 Cursor_Up or Cursor_Down to move upward or downward for more selection.

Tap batsu to exit the menu.

Tap RETURN to return to the previous screen.

Start recording.

C2B3_1059_Common_StartStop

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.

Memo

  • Settings of time-lapse recording are reset when the power is turned off. To start time-lapse recording again, it is necessary to make the selection once more.
  • 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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