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Countdown in seconds
Shooting digital video is simple. Set the main dial to movie recording (1). Frame the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p. 26). Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus (2). Press the shutter- release button all the way down and release to start recording. During record- ing, the focus is fixed, but a stepless 2.5X digital zoom is available. The camera will continue to record until the recording time is used or the shutter-release button is pressed again. When recording, the data panel and monitor frame counters will count down the remaining time.
Recording indicator
Recording movies and audio with the RC-3 remote control
The RC-3 remote control (sold separately) can be used to record | 2 | 1 |
movie clips and audio tracks (p. 76) from up to 5m (16ft) away. | | | | |
Simply point the remote control toward the camera and use the | | | | |
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release or delay button to start and stop the recording. | | | | |
When the release (1) or delay (2) button is pressed, the self-timer lamp will blink once before the camera starts to record. The lamp will glow to indicate the camera is recording. Both buttons will stop the camera when pressed. The remote control may not operate with backlit subjects or under fluorescent light.
