How to record using Time Lapse Shot. - LUMIX S-Series

Applicable Shooting modes

Pictures are taken automatically at a set recording interval. This feature is ideal for keeping track of changes over time in subjects such as animals and plants. The pictures taken will be saved as a set of group images that can also be combined into a video.

Notes:

• Check that the clock is set correctly.
• For long recording intervals, we recommend setting [Lens Focus Resume] to [ON] in the [Custom] ([Lens / Others]) menu.

1. Set the drive mode dial to [Time Lapse].
2. Set [Mode] to [Time Lapse Shot].
   • Press [MENU / SET] → [Rec] → [Still Recording Options] → [Time Lapse / Animation] → [Mode] → [Time Lapse Shot]
3. Set the recording settings.
   • [Mode] - Switches between Time Lapse Shot and Stop Motion Animation.
   • [Shooting Interval Setting]
     • [ON] - Sets the interval before the next recording takes place.
     • [OFF] - Takes pictures without leaving recording intervals.
   • [Start Time]
     • [NOW] - Starts recording when the shutter button is pressed fully.
     • [Start Time Set] - Starts recording at the set time.
   • [Image Count] / [Shooting Interval] - Sets the number of pictures and the recording interval to be taken. [Shooting Interval] is not displayed when [Shooting Interval Setting] is set to [OFF].
   • [Exposure Leveling] - Adjusts the exposure automatically to prevent large changes in brightness between adjacent frames.
4. Close the menu.
   • Press the shutter button halfway.
5. Start recording.
   • Press the shutter button fully.
   • When [Start Time Set] is set, the camera will enter into sleep status until the start time is reached.
   • During recording standby, the camera enters into sleep status when no operation is performed for a certain period of time.
   • The recording will stop automatically.
6. Create a video.
   • After the recording has stopped, select [Yes] on the confirmation screen to proceed to create a video. Even if you select [No], you can still create a video with [Time Lapse Video] in the [Playback] ([Process Image]) menu.

Operations during Time Lapse Shot Recording

Pressing the shutter button halfway during sleep status will turn on the camera.

• You can perform the following operations by pressing [Q] during Time Lapse Shot recording.
  • [Continue]
    • Returns to the recording (Only during recording).
  • [Pause]
    • Pauses the recording (Only during recording).
  • [Resume]
    • Resumes the recording (Only while paused). You can also press the shutter button halfway to resume.
  • [End]
    • Stops the Time Lapse Shot recording.

Notes

• Pictures recorded to more than one card cannot be combined into a single video.
• Group images containing pictures taken with [HLG Photo] cannot be converted to videos.
• The camera gives priority to achieving the correct exposure, so it may not take pictures at the set interval or take the set number of pictures. Furthermore, it may not end at the end time displayed on the screen.
• Time Lapse Shot is paused in the following cases:
  • When the charge on the battery runs out.
  • When you set the camera on/off switch to [OFF] You can set the camera on/off switch to [OFF] and replace the battery or card. Set the camera on/off switch to [ON] and then press the shutter button fully to resume recording. (Note that the images recorded after replacing the card will be saved as a separate set of group images).
• [Exposure Leveling] is not available in [M] mode if the ISO sensitivity is set to other than [AUTO].
• [Time Lapse Shot] is not available when using the following functions:
  • [High Resolution Mode]
  • [Post-Focus]
  • [Multiple Exposure]