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Chapter 1: Operations in
AVCHD mode
SD Memory Card recording times
Total available recording times (approx.) when using SD/SDHC Memory Cards manufactured by Panasonic.
SD Memory Card
capacity
AVCHD mode
PH
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1
(Highest quality mode
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/
190 × 1080 pixels or
180 × 70 pixels)
HA
*
1
(High quality mode/
190 × 1080 pixels)
HG
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3
(Standard quality mode/
190 × 1080 pixels)
HE
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3
(Long duration mode/
1440 × 1080 pixels)
51 MB
Approx. min
Approx. 3 min
Approx. 4 min
Approx. 10 min
1 GB
Approx. 5 min
Approx. 7 min
Approx. 9 min
Approx. 1 min
GB
Approx. 10 min
Approx. 15 min
Approx. 0 min
Approx. 45 min
4 GB
Approx. 1 min
Approx. 30 min
Approx. 40 min
Approx. 90 min
6 GB
Approx. 33 min
Approx. 45 min
Approx. 60 min
Approx. 135 min
8 GB
Approx. 45 min
Approx. 60 min
Approx. 80 min
Approx. 180 min
1 GB
Approx. 65 min
Approx. 90 min
Approx. 10 min
Approx. 70 min
16 GB
Approx. 90 min
Approx. 10 min
Approx. 160 min
Approx. 360 min
3 GB
Approx. 180 min
Approx. 40 min
Approx. 30 min
Approx. 70 min
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1
Use an SD memory class of SD speed class 4 or above when recording on PH mode or HA mode.
Recording cannot be completed on SD Memory Cards of lower speed classes.
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This is the highest quality mode of this camera.
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3
We recommend using an SD memory card of SD speed class or above when recording in HG mode or
HE mode.
This camera uses the VBR recording system. “VBR” stands for Variable Bit Rate, and it refers to a system in
which the bit rate (volume of data per given time period) varies automatically depending on the subject which is
being shot. This means that the recording times will be shorter when fast-moving subjects have been recorded.
Times displayed include time needed for processing, etc. – actual available recording times will be
slightly shorter.
The camera is capable of continuous recording for a maximum of 1 hours.
Repeatedly recording or deleting images over and over again may reduce the recording time on the SD
Memory Card. In such cases, format the SD Memory Card using the camera. When a card is formatted,
all of its recorded data will be erased, and it will not be subsequently possible to restore this data. Save
any valuable data on your PC prior to formatting.
Dividing clips recorded onto SD Memory Cards
When the recorded memory of a single clip exceeds 4 GB when using a SDHC Memory Card of 8 GB or
more with this camera, it will automatically be saved as a separate clip.
Saved data can be used as a single clip when operating the thumbnail function of this camera. Clips will be
treated separately when operated on non-linear editing software or computers.
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