Example of Time Lapse Recording
The Time Lapse Recording function
records image frames at the predefined
interval over the total recording time to
produce a time-lapse video.
For example, the Time Lapse
Recording is useful for filming in the
following situations:
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Total time for recording
Recording interval
Timeline
Time for recording on the
storage media (a video clip of
Time Lapse REC)
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Recording, repeat steps 1-5.
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saved by your camcorder is one second, the interval defines how long the time lapse recording should be
taken. For example, if you set the interval to “30 Sec,” time lapse recording should be taken for at least 1
hour to record a minimum video length of 2 seconds (100 images).
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that point.
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and switches to standby mode. After a while, it displays a warning message, then turns off automatically.
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the standby mode after saving the recording up to its maximum.
t During Time Lapse REC, the zoom and focus functions are fixed so that you cannot change the settings.
Even though the subject is moved, the focus cannot be changed.
t When a time lapse recording starts, the “Time Lapse Recording” message blinks on the screen and
it appears that the screen has stopped. This is a normal operation; do not remove the power source or
memory card from the camcorder.
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