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. Set [Picture Cache Rec] to [On] on the [Project] status screen, and set the cache size.

[Cache Size] setting Cache time (approximate)
[Short] 5 seconds
[Medium] 10 seconds
[Long] 20 seconds
[Max] Maximum value of each recording format

Hint

  • The cache time may be shorter, depending on the shooting frame rate and recording format. Check the [Picture Cache Rec] column on the [Project] status screen or the display at the bottom right of the cache size setup screen.
  • Can also be configured using [Project] – [Picture Cache Rec] in the full menu.
  • You can also assign [Picture Cache Rec] on/off switching to an assignable button.

Note

  • Picture Cache Rec cannot be used in combination with Interval Rec, 2-slot simultaneous recording, or proxy recording. When Picture Cache Rec is turned on, these other recording functions are forcibly turned off.
  • Picture Cache Rec mode cannot be selected while recording, Rec Review, or streaming is in progress.
  • When Picture Cache Rec is turned 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 turn off Picture Cache Rec and then change the setting.

Starting Picture Cache Rec

When [Picture Cache Rec] is turned on, “ Cache” ( is green) appears on the LCD monitor screen.

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.

To exit Picture Cache Rec

Turn off [Picture Cache Rec] on the [Project] status screen, or press an assignable button assigned with the Picture Cache Rec function.

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 started/stopped 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 turned on. Video prior to the function being turned 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.
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