File Format (movie)
Selects the movie file format.
- MENU →
(Camera Settings) → [
File Format] → desired setting.
Menu item details
- XAVC S HD:
- Records high-definition movies in XAVC S HD. This format supports a higher bit rate.
Audio: LPCM
- In order to record movies with [File Format] set to [XAVC S HD], the following kind of memory card is needed:
- SDXC memory card with a capacity of 64 GB or more (SD Speed Class 10 (
)) - UHS-I compatible SDXC memory card with a capacity of 64 GB or more (UHS Speed Class 1 (
) or faster)
- SDXC memory card with a capacity of 64 GB or more (SD Speed Class 10 (
AVCHD:
Records HD movies in AVCHD format. This file format is suitable for high-definition TV.
Audio: Dolby Digital
MP4:
Records mp4 (AVC) movies. This format is suitable for playback on smartphones or tablets, web uploads, email attachments, etc.
Audio: AAC
Hint
- You can save images on a computer or copy them to a compatible medium using the software PlayMemories Home.
Note
- The continuous recording duration for XAVC S HD 120p/100p movies is approximately 5 minutes. If you finish recording a XAVC S HD 120p/100p movie and want to record another, turn the power off for several minutes before turning it back on and resuming recording. Even if the recording duration is less than 5 minutes, depending on the temperature of the recording environment, the power may turn off to protect the product.
- When [File Format] is set to [AVCHD], the file size of movies is limited to approx. 2 GB. If the movie file size reaches approx. 2 GB during recording, a new movie file will be created automatically.
- When [File Format] is set to [MP4], the file size of movies is limited to approx. 4 GB. If the movie file size reaches approx. 4 GB during recording, recording will stop automatically.