FRecording High-Definition (HD) Movies

Record short high-definition (1,280 × 720) movies at a frame rate of 24 fps. Sound is recorded in stereo via the built-in microphone; during recording, do not cover the microphone or use the viewfinder se- lector, which is located next to the microphone.

1 Press the command dial up (DRIVE) to display drive options. Rotate the dial or press it up or down to highlight F(MOVIE) and press MENU/OK.

MOVIE

QIf the optical viewfinder is on, the camera will au- tomatically switch to the electronic viewfinder.

2 Press the shutter button all the way down to start recording.

3 Press the shutter button all the way down again to end recording. Recording ends automatically after ten minutes or when memory is full.

R Focus, exposure, and white balance are adjusted automatically throughout recording. The color and brightness of the image may vary from those displayed before recording begins.

R The indicator lamp lights while movies are being recorded.

Q The microphone may pick up lens noise and other sounds made by the camera during recording.

QVertical or horizontal streaks may appear in movies containing very bright subjects. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

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