272. Preparations before Recording∫ Recording motion pictures (when using the monitor)[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/17M/60i])[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/20M/30p])• [AVCHD] motion pictures:Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds.• Motion pictures with their file size set to [FHD], [HD] or [VGA] in [MP4]:Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds orthe file size exceeds 4 GB.– Since the file size becomes larger with [FHD], recording with [FHD] will stop before29 minutes 59 seconds.• Motion pictures with their file size set to [4K] in [MP4]:Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds.(You can continue recording without interruption even if the file size exceeds 4 GB, but themotion picture file will be divided and played back separately.)• These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) 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 asturning this unit on and off, starting/stopping recording, zoom operation, etc.∫ Playback (when using the monitor)• The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to theenvironment and the operating conditions.For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordablepictures is reduced.– In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.– When flash is used repeatedly.• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly chargingthe battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.Recordable time Approx. 135 minActual recordable time Approx. 70 minRecordable time Approx. 140 minActual recordable time Approx. 75 minPlayback time Approx. 300 min
