Recording Cached Pictures (Picture Cache Rec)
The Picture Cache Rec function allows you to capture video retroactively when you start recording by maintaining an internal cache memory of a specified duration when shooting.
Setting the cache size
Set [Project] > [Picture Cache Rec] > [Setting] to [On] in the web menu, and set the cache size using [Cache Size].
| [Cache Size] setting | Cache time (approximate) |
|---|---|
| [Short] | 5 seconds |
| [Medium] | 10 seconds |
| [Long] | 20 seconds |
| [Max] | Maximum value for each recording format |
Note
- Picture Cache Rec cannot be used in combination with Interval Rec, 2-slot simultaneous recording, or proxy recording. When Picture Cache Rec is set to On, these other special recording modes are forcibly set to Off.
- Picture Cache Rec mode cannot be selected while recording or Rec Review is in progress.
- When Picture Cache Rec is set to On, the timecode is recorded in [Free Run] mode even if set to [Regen] or [Rec Run].
- The [Output Format] setting may not be configurable in Picture Cache Rec mode. If this occurs, temporarily set Picture Cache Rec to Off, and then change the setting.
Hint
- The cache time may be shorter, depending on the recording format. Check the time displayed in [Project] > [Picture Cache Rec] > [Cache Rec Time] in the web menu.
- Can also be set using [Project] > [Picture Cache Rec] in the camera menu.
- You can also switch [Picture Cache Rec] between On and Off using an assignable button.
Starting Picture Cache Rec
When [Picture Cache Rec] is set to On, “●Cache” (● is green) appears.
When you press the record START/STOP button, recording starts and video is written to memory cards starting from the video stored in the cache memory.
Note
- Changing the recording format or basic look clears the video in cache memory stored up to that point, and starts caching new video. Consequently, picture cache recording of pictures before changing format is not possible, even if you start recording immediately after changing format.
- If Picture Cache Rec is set to On or Off immediately after inserting a memory card, cache data may not be recorded on the card.
- Video is stored in cache memory when the Picture Cache Rec function is set to On. Video prior to the function being set to On is not cached.
- Video is not stored in cache memory while a memory card is being accessed, such as during playback, Rec Review, or thumbnail screen display. Picture cache recording of video during that interval is not possible.
Canceling Picture Cache Rec
Set [Project] > [Picture Cache Rec] > [Setting] to [Off] in the web menu, or press an assignable button assigned with the [Picture Cache Rec] function.
