120, Recording Movies | Nikon COOLPIXS4000CS, COOLPIXS4000PLUM

Models: COOLPIXS4000PLUM COOLPIXS4000CS COOLPIXS4000MDKIT coolpix s4000

Movie Recording and Playback

Recording Movies

BRecording Movies

•Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording movies (A161). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class ratings are used.

•Optical zoom ratio cannot be adjusted once movie recording begins. Digital zoom cannot be applied before movie recording begins. However, digital zoom can be applied (up to 2×) while movies are being recorded.

•There may be some degradation in image quality when digital zoom is used.

•The angle of view (recordable area) with movie recording is narrower than with shooting of still pictures.

•The sounds of zoom control operation or autofocus lens drive movement may be recorded.

•Smear (A 159) visible in the monitor with movie recording will be recorded with movies. Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when recording movies is recommended.

BNote on Saving Movies

After a movie has been recorded, it is not fully saved to the internal memory or memory card until monitor display returns to the shooting display. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover before movies have been fully saved. Removing the memory card while movies are being saved could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

BNote on Autofocus

When Single AF (default setting) is selected for Autofocus mode in the movie menu, focus locks when the shutter-release button is pressed (A122).

CFunctions Available with Movie Recording

•Movie recording can be initiated or stopped by tapping the monitor (touch shutter). Tap wto turn the touch shutter o (default setting) or k.

•Macro mode (A45) is available. Confirm settings before starting movie recording. The flash (A42) and self-timer (A44) cannot be used.

•Tap Fto display the D (movie) menu and Movie options, Autofocus mode, and Electronic VR can be enabled (A121).

120 COOLPIXS4000PLUM, COOLPIXS4000CS, COOLPIXS4000MDKIT, coolpix, s4000 specifications

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