Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM2

File Format (movie)

Selects the movie file format.

  1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [File Format] → desired setting.

Menu item details

XAVC S 4K:
Records high-definition movies in XAVC S 4K. This format supports a higher bit rate.
Audio: LPCM
  • In order to record movies with [File Format] set to [XAVC S 4K], 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)
    • When recording in 100 Mbps or more, an SDXC memory card with a capacity of 64 GB or more (UHS Speed Class 3 ())
  • [HDMI Info. Display] is temporarily set to [Off] when [File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K].
  • Images will not appear on the monitor when you record movies while the camera is connected to an HDMI device with [File Format] set to [XAVC S 4K].
  • [Smile/Face Detect.] and [Center Lock-on AF] are temporarily set to [Off] when the camera is connected to an HDMI device with [File Format] set to [XAVC S 4K].
  • [Smile/Face Detect.], [Center Lock-on AF] and [REC Control] are temporarily set to [Off] when [File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K] and [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]. Even if the camera is connected to an HDMI device, images will not be displayed on that device while movie recording is in progress.
  • When you switch to movie mode or start recording a movie with [File Format] set to [XAVC S 4K], [APS-C/Super 35mm] is locked to [Off].
  • If an APS-C size dedicated lens is attached, the edges of the screen may appear dark. When shooting 4K movies with this camera, we recommend using a lens compatible with the 35 mm full-frame format.
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)
    • When recording in 100 Mbps or more, an SDXC memory card with a capacity of 64 GB or more (UHS Speed Class 3 ())

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

  • 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.
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