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Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING)

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. (Video file in AVCHD only)

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 top menu appears.

Tap “SPECIAL RECORDING”.

C3B_TOP_MENU(Wi-Fi)

Tap “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING”.

C3_SPECIAL_REC_1

Tap batsu to exit the menu.

Tap RETURN to return to the previous screen.

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

C3_TIME-LAPSE RECORDING1

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

Tap Cursor_Left or Cursor_Right to scroll the screen.

Tap batsu to exit the menu.

Tap RETURN to return to the previous screen.

Start recording.

C2B3_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.

Settings of Time-Lapse recording are not saved when the power is turned off.

Indications During Time-Lapse Recording

C3_Indications Time-Lapse

Display

Description

num_1

Recording interval

Displays the recording interval that is set.

num_2

Recorded Time

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

num_3

Actual Elapsed Time

Displays the actual elapsed time after recording starts.

num_4

Remaining Recording Time

Remaining time left to record with the currently selected video quality.

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 25 times speed.

2SEC INTERVAL

Takes a frame at 2-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 50 times speed.

5SEC INTERVAL

Takes a frame at 5-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 125 times speed.

10SEC INTERVAL

Takes a frame at 10-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 250 times speed.

20SEC INTERVAL

Takes a frame at 20-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 500 times speed.

40SEC INTERVAL

Takes a frame at 40-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 1000 times speed.

80SEC INTERVAL

Takes a frame at 80-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 2000 times speed.

Caution

This function does not support the iFrame recording format.

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 “0:00:00:14”, 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.

Tripod Mounting
Adjusting Focus Manually
Setting White Balance