3 Taking Videos

Use the Video mode to take videos or to customize video-taking settings. Before you take a video, make sure your picture storage location is set the way you want it (see page 11).

NOTE: Zoom and flash are not available in Video mode.

Taking a Video

1Turn the Mode dial to Video .

A live image, the status bar, and the approximate recording time available appear on the camera screen.

2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject.

NOTE: To conserve battery power, press the OK button to turn off the camera screen.

3Press the Shutter button using the method that you prefer:

mPress and release—press the Shutter button completely down and release within 2 seconds. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording.

mPress and hold—continue pressing and holding the Shutter button completely down. Release the Shutter button to stop recording.

The ready light blinks green and the red Self Timer light glows red while the camera is recording. Recording stops when you release the shutter button or when the current storage location is full.

NOTE: See page 93 for video storage capacities.

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