Operation Manual

Preparation
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∫ Recording motion pictures (When using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder)
•
These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC and a humidity of 50%RH. Please be
aware that these times are approximate.
• Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as
switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording, zoom operation etc.
• With camera models 18 393 / 18 394:
Motion pictures can be recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] or [HIGH SPEED MOVIE] in
Scene Mode up to a capacity of 2 GB. Only the maximum recordable time for 2 GB is displayed
on the screen.
The maximum time available for recording motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is
13 hours 3 minutes 20 seconds. Only respective times will be displayed on the screen.
However, the recording may stop before that depending on the remaining battery level.
• With camera model 18 392:
Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes. Also, motion picture recorded
continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is possible for up to 2 GB. (Example: [7m 50s] with [ ])
The remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.
∫ Playback (When using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder)
Note
•
The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable
pictures is reduced.
– In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.
– When using [AUTO POWER LCD] or [POWER LCD] (P32).
– When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.
• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
[AVCHD]
(Recording with picture quality
set to [FSH]([ ]))
[MOTION JPEG]
(Recording with picture quality
set to [HD]([ ]))
Continuous
recordable time
(motion pictures)
Approx. 110 min Approx. 160 min
Actual recordable time
(motion pictures)
Approx. 60 min Approx. 90 min
Playback time Approx. 330 min
FSH