Taking Videos in Auto Mode
You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the
Intelligent Auto mode. Settings such as exposure and focus will be adjusted
automatically to suit the shooting conditions.
0In case of specific shooting scenes such as person etc., its icon is
displayed on the screen.
0Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial
recording.
1Open the lens cover.
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2Open the LCD monitor.
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0Check if the recording mode is A.
0If the mode is B still image, tap B on the recording screen to display
the mode switching screen.
Tap A to switch the mode to video.
3Check if the recording mode is P Intelligent Auto.
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0If the mode is H Manual, tap H on the recording screen to display
the mode switching screen.
Tap P to switch the recording mode to Intelligent Auto.
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4Press the START/STOP button to start recording.
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0Press again to stop.
0Some displays disappear after approximately 3 seconds.
Use the n button to change the displays.

Memo :

0Depending on the subject and shooting conditions, recording may not be
performed properly even in the Intelligent Auto mode.

Indications During Video Recording

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Display Icon Description
AVideo Quality Displays the icon of the “VIDEO QUALITY”
setting selected in the recording menu.
“ VIDEO QUALITY ” (A p. 228)
BTOUCH PRIORITY
AE/AF
Displays the setting of “TOUCH PRIORITY AE/
AF”. By default, it is set to “FACE TRACKING”
.
“Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH
PRIORITY AE/AF)” (A p. 44)
CTime Displays the current time.
“Clock Setting” (A p. 18)
DImage Stabilizer Displays the image stabilizer setting.
“Reducing Camera Shake” (A p. 52)
ERecording Media Displays the icon of the media where videos
are recorded to.
The recording media can be changed.
(GZ-EX355 only)
“REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-EX355)”
(A p. 242)
“REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-EX355)”
(A p. 242)
FBattery Indicator Displays the approximate remaining battery
power during use.
“Checking the Remaining Recording Time”
(A p. 61)
GRecording Mode Displays the current recording mode of P
(Intelligent Auto) or H (Manual).
HSetting Scenes of
Intelligent Auto
Displays scenes detected automatically in the
Intelligent Auto function. Multiple scenes may
be detected.
ISEAMLESS
RECORDING
(GZ-EX355 only)
Displays the seamless recording icon when it
is set. q appears if seamless recording
cannot be performed.
“SEAMLESS RECORDING (GZ-EX355)”
(A p. 227)
JRemaining
Recording Time
Displays the remaining time for video
recording.
“Checking the Remaining Recording Time”
(A p. 61)
KScene Counter
(Recorded Time)
Displays the elapsed time of the video that is
currently being recorded.
Recording
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