Canon XF205 XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 118

Special Recording Modes Special Recording Modes 118 The camcorder features 4 special recording modes for recording MXF clips. Only pre-recording is available for recording MP4 clips. Interval recording: The camcorder will automatically record a pre-defined number of frames at a pre-defined interval. This mode is suitable for recording subjects with little movement, such as natural surroundings or plants. Frame recording: The camcorder will record a pre-defined number of frames every time you press the START/ STOP button. This mode is suitable for recording stop motion animation. Slow & fast motion recording: This mode allows you to change the shooting frame rate to achieve a slow motion or fast motion effect during playback. Pre-recording: The camcorder will start recording approximately 3 seconds before you press the START/STOP button. This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording. Interval Recording Mode Set the interval and number of frames in advance. Sound is not recorded in this special recording mode. Operating modes: Configuring Interval Recording Mode 1 Open the [Interval] submenu. [w Other Functions] > [Interval Recording] > [Interval] 2 Select the desired interval and then press SET. • See the following table for the available intervals. 3 Select [Recorded Frames], select the desired number of frames and then press SET. • Available options depend on the frame rate used: 1, 3, 6 or 9 (23.98P, 29.97P, 59.94i), or 2, 6 or 12 (59.94P). Available intervals 1 sec 2 sec 3 sec 10 sec 15 sec 20 sec 4 min 5 min 6 min 4 sec 30 sec 7 min 5 sec 40 sec 8 min 6 sec 50 sec 9 min 7 sec 1 min 10 min 8 sec 2 min 9 sec 3 min [w Other Functions] [Interval Recording] [Interval] [1 sec] [w Other Functions] [Interval Recording] [Recorded Frames] [1] Activating Interval Recording Mode and Recording 1 Open the [Special Recording] submenu. [w Other Functions] [w Other Functions] > [Special Recording] [Special Recording] 2 Select [Interval Recording] and then press SET. • [INT STBY] appears at the top of the screen (with [INT] flashing). [Off] 3 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording. • The camcorder automatically records the set number of frames at the set interval. • The front and rear tally lamps illuminate. • [INT STBY] changes to [Ü INT REC] while recording frames and [Ü INT STBY] while between intervals. 4 Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording. • All of the recorded frames are joined together into one clip.