Taking pictures
Taking motion pictures
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About the recording format for recording motion pictures
This camera can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats.
AVCHD:
You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for
viewing motion pictures on a high-resolution TV or for saving them to a disc.
AVCHD Progressive:
With camera model 18 460
The [PSH] in [AVCHD] is a mode that allows motion pictures to be recorded at
1920 x 1080/50p, the highest quality
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that complies with the AVCHD standard.
With camera models 18 461 / 18 462
The [PSH] in [AVCHD] is a mode that allows motion pictures to be recorded at
1920 x 1080/60p, the highest quality
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that complies with the AVCHD standard.
Recorded motion pictures can be saved and played back using this camera or the
available software.
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This means the highest quality for this camera.
MP4:
This is a simpler video format best used when extensive editing is needed, or when
uploading videos to the Internet.
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About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MP4] may be played back with poor picture
or sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with
equipment compatible with these formats. Also, the recording information may not
be displayed properly. In this case, use this camera.
• Motion pictures recorded with [PSH] in [AVCHD] can be played back on equipment
that is compatible with AVCHD Progressive.