File Format (movie)
Selects the movie file format. When there is an active Wi-Fi connection, [XAVC S 4K] under [File Format] cannot be selected.
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MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [File Format] → desired setting.
Menu item details
File Format | Characteristics | |
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XAVC S 4K | Records movies in 4K resolution (3840×2160). | You can save movies on a computer using the PlayMemories Home software. |
XAVC S HD | Records movies in crisper quality than AVCHD with larger amounts of data. | |
AVCHD | The AVCHD format has a high degree of compatibility with storage devices other than computers. | You can save movies on a computer or create a disc that supports this format using the PlayMemories Home software. |
Note
- 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.
- If you set [File Format] to [XAVC S 4K] and shoot movies while the camera is connected to an HDMI device, images will not be displayed on the monitor of the camera.