File Format (movie)
Selects the movie file format.
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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.
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When recording XAVC S 4K movies with [APS-C/Super 35mm] set to [Auto], the angle of view becomes narrower. When [Record Setting] is set to [25p 100M], [25p 60M], [24p 100M]*, or [24p 60M]* during XAVC S 4K movie shooting, the angle of view is equivalent to approx. 1.6 times the focal length indicated on the lens. When [Record Setting] is set to [30p 100M] or [30p 60M] during XAVC S 4K movie shooting, the angle of view is equivalent to approx. 1.8 times the focal length indicated on the lens.
* Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC