Time-lapse Recording ( Time-Lapse Rec )

This function 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.

Tap “MENU”.

C8C Tap MENU

Select “System” with Cursor_Up or Cursor_Down , followed by tapping “SET”.

C8C Main Menu System

Select “Record Set” with Cursor_Up or Cursor_Down , followed by tapping “SET”.

C8C System Record Set

Select “Rec Mode” with Cursor_Up or Cursor_Down , followed by tapping “SET”.

C8C Record Set Rec Mode

Select “Time-Lapse Rec” with Cursor_Up or Cursor_Down , followed by tapping “SET”.

C8C Record Set Time lapse

Tap batsu to exit the menu.

Tap RETURN to return to the previous screen.

Select “Rec Frames” with Cursor_Up or Cursor_Down , followed by tapping “SET”.

C8C Record Set Time lapse 2 flame

Records according to the preset number of frames.

Select Rec Frames with Cursor_Up or Cursor_Down , followed by tapping “SET”.

C8C Record Set Time lapse 2 flame 2

Select “Rec Interval” with Cursor_Up or Cursor_Down , followed by tapping “SET”.

C8C Record Set Time lapse 2

Select Rec Interval with Cursor_Up or Cursor_Down , followed by tapping “SET”.

C8C Record Set Time lapse 3

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

Tap batsu to exit the menu.

C8C Tap MENU Time lapse

Start recording.

C8C Start Stop Button

Records based on the preset recording interval and number of frames.

Item

Setting Value

Rec Frames

1 frame, 3 frames, 6 frames

Rec Interval

1 sec, 2 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, 5 min, 10 min, 30 min, 1 hour

The display changes as follows: C8C_STBYT RIGHT C8C_RECT RIGHT C8C_STBYT (red text) RIGHT C8C_RECT RIGHT C8C_STBYT (red text) ...

Caution

Do not remove the SD card during recording ( C8C_RECT , red text) or while recording is paused ( C8C_STBYT , red text).

Audio cannot be recorded with the video during time-lapse recording.

If the recorded scenes do not reach a specified amount when recording is stopped, normal recording is performed and scenes are added to the end of the clip until the amount is reached.

Simultaneous still image recording and image stabilizer are not usable when time-lapse recording is enabled.

When time-lapse recording is enabled, “TC Generator” cannot be set to “Free Run”.

Unavailable when “System” is set to “High-Speed”.

Time-Lapse Rec will be canceled when the power is turned off. “Rec Mode” will be restored to “Normal”.
If “Quick Restart” is set to “On”, the camera will also return to “Normal” recording mode when the LCD monitor is closed.

Memo

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.

Tripod Mounting