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File Format
You can set the recording method used to record movies.
1. MENU
1 [File Format] desired mode
AVCHD
AVCHD movies are recorded. Sets the recording method to AVCHD, which is suitable
for viewing smooth video images on a high-definition television. Blu-ray discs, AVCHD
discs and DVD-Video discs can be created using the software “PlayMemories Home.”
When you create AVCHD discs from movies recorded in [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)],
[60i 24M(FX)]/[50i 24M(FX)] or [24p 24M(FX)]/[25p 24M(FX)], it will take time as the
image quality must be converted. To save [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)], [60i
24M(FX)]/[50i 24M(FX)] or [24p 24M(FX)]/[25p 24M(FX)]movies without converting the
image quality, use Blu-ray discs. [Details]
MP4
MP4 (AVC) movies are recorded. Sets the recording method to MP4, which is suitable
for WEB uploads and e-mail attachments. No discs can be created from MP4 movies,
even if you use the software “PlayMemories Home.”
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