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3Tak ing Vid eos
Use 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 page10).
NOTE: Flash is not available in Video mode.
You can set Optical Zoom before, but not during, video recording.
Taking a Video
1Turn the Mode dial to Video .
A live image, camera status, and the
recording time available appear on the
camera screen.
2Use the viewfinder or camera screen to
frame your subject.
3To begin recording, press the Shutter button
completely down and release within 2
seconds.
The Ready light blinks green, REC appears
on the camera screen, and the Self
Timer/Video light stays on while
recording.
4To stop recording, press the Shutter button again.
Recording also stops if the storage location is full. See page 108 for
video storage capacities.
NOTE: If you prefer, press the Shutter button completely down and hold it for
more than 2 seconds to begin recording. To stop recording, release the
Shutter button.
Ready
light
Self Timer/
Video light