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7. Shutter and Drive Settings
∫ Changing the Time Lapse Shot settings
You can change the settings in [Time Lapse/Animation] in the [Rec] menu.
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This function is not for use as a security camera.
• If you leave the camera somewhere to perform [Time Lapse Shot], make sure to prevent
theft.
• Recording for long periods in cold places such as ski resorts or places at high altitude,
or in warm, wet environments may cause a malfunction, so it is suggested to monitor
the operation.
• Recording may not be consistent with the set interval or the set number of pictures depending
on recording conditions.
• We recommend that you use a sufficiently charged battery.
• [Time Lapse Shot] is paused in the following cases.
During [Time Lapse Shot], you can replace the battery and the card, and then restart by turning
the camera on again. Turn
it off when replacing the battery or the card.
– When the charge on the battery runs out
– When the camera is turned off
• Do not connect an AV or an HDMI micro cable, or the USB connection cable (supplied) during
Time Lapse Shooting.
• When a picture quality different from the aspect ratio of the original pictures is selected, black
strips will be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the motion picture.
• A motion picture that exceeds the recording time of 29 minutes or a size of 4 GB cannot be
created.
• Motion pictures less than two seconds long will display "2s" as the motion picture recording
time (P70).
• When only one picture is taken, it will not be saved as a group picture.
This function is not available in the following cases:
– [Handheld Night Shot]/[Panorama Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)
– [Multi Exp.]