Recording Options Mean You'll Never Miss a Minute of Great Video
Record to Internal Flash Drive or SD Memory Card
The camcorder's internal 8GB Flash Drive holds up to 3 hours of crisp, high-definition video safely and securely. With no moving parts, flash memory technology is perfectly able to withstand camcorder jolts or drops. You can also record to a removable SD memory card, making it easy to share your video with friends and family. Conveniently sized and readily available, SD cards give you up to 64GB (24 hours) of recording capacity for a combined capacity of 72GB or 27 hours. For added flexibility, you can even backup your video directly to an external hard drive by using the optional UA-100 USB Adapter.
| VIXIA RECORDING TIME CHART |
| AVCHD |
Recording Mode |
| 1920 x 1080 Recording |
1440 x 1080 Recording |
| Memory Capacity |
MXP Approx. 24 Mbps* |
FXP Approx. 17 Mbps* |
XP+ Approx. 12 Mbps* |
SP Approx. 7 Mbps* |
LP Approx. 5 Mbps* |
| 4 GB |
20 minutes |
30 minutes |
40 minutes |
1 hour 10 minutes |
1 hour 30 minutes |
| 6 GB |
30 minutes |
45 minutes |
1 hour 5 minutes |
1 hour 45 minutes |
2 hour 15 minutes |
| 8GB |
40 minutes |
1 hour |
1 hour 25 minutes |
2 hours 20 minutes |
3 hours |
| 12 GB |
1 hour 5 minutes |
1 hour 30 minutes |
2 hours 10 minutes |
3 hours 35 minutes |
4 hours 35 minutes |
| 16 GB |
1 hour 25 minutes |
2 hours 5 minutes |
2 hours 50 minutes |
4 hours 45 minutes |
6 hours 5 minutes |
| 32 GB |
2 hours 55 minutes |
4 hours 10 minutes |
5 hours 45 minutes |
9 hours 35 minutes |
12 hours 15 minutes |
| 64 GB |
5 hours 55 minutes |
8 hours 20 minutes |
11 hours 30 minutes |
19 hours 10 minutes |
24 hours 30 minutes |
| * When recording has continued for 12 hours, it will automatically stop and then start automatically. |
| MP4 |
1280 x 720 Recording |
**The maximum video recording time with the MP4 format is 30 minutes, and the maximum file size is 4GB, and when either of these conditions is met, recording will stop automatically. |
| 9 Mbps** |
4 Mbps** |
| 4 GB |
55 minutes |
2 hours 5 minutes |
| 6 GB |
1 hour 25 minutes |
3 hour 10 minutes |
| 8 GB |
1 hours 55 minutes |
4 hours 10 minutes |
| 12 GB |
2 hours 50 minutes |
6 hours 20 minutes |
| 16 GB |
3 hours 50 minutes |
8 hours 25 minutes |
| 32 GB |
7 hours 40 minutes |
16 hours 55 minutes |
| 64 GB |
15 hours 25 minutes |
33 hours 55 minutes |
SDXC Compatibility
In addition to SD memory cards, the VIXIA HF M50 camcorder is compatible with super-high capacity Secure Digital Expanded Capacity (SDXC) cards. The same convenient size as a standard SD card, an SDXC card can hold up to 2,048 GB, and provides ultra-fast data transfer. It's an excellent option for family reunions, vacations and any time you know you'll require extra memory.
Relay Recording
With Relay Recording, you never have to worry about whether you're reaching maximum capacity on the camcorder's internal flash drive. When the internal drive is full, the system automatically switches recording over to the SD memory card. This reassuring backup system means you'll never miss capturing an important scene again.
Connect Directly to External Drives
When it comes to saving your memories, the VIXIA HF M50 camcorder offers plenty of flexibility. In addition to traditional file storage methods, you can connect the camcorder directly to an external hard disk drive by using the optional UA-100 USB adapter to store video files safely and securely without a computer, an economical option for high-capacity storage on vacations or other trips. Using a USB connection, you can even play video on a TV via the camcorder.
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