Recording Movies

BAutofocus

When Autofocus mode in the movie menu is set to A Single AF (default setting), focus is locked when the b (e movie-record) button is pressed and recording starts (A 86).

Autofocus may not perform as expected in certain situations (A 25). Try using the following methods in these situations.

1.Before recording, set Autofocus mode to A Single AF (default setting) in the movie menu.

2.Aim the camera at another subject that is positioned the same distance from the camera as the desired subject, press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording, then aim the camera at the desired subject.

CFunctions Available in Movie Mode

The settings for exposure compensation, white balance and color options are applied when recording movies. When macro mode is enabled, movies of subjects closer to the camera can be recorded. Confirm settings before starting movie recording.

When using the self-timer, the camera waits for 10 seconds after the b (movie-record) button is pressed, then focuses and begins recording.

Flash will not fire.

Press the d button to select the D(movie) tab and adjust movie menu settings before starting movie recording (A 83).

Vibration reduction for movie recording can be set with Electronic VR (A 86) in the movie menu.

Movie Recording and Playback

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Nikon L310, 26331 user manual Autofocus, Functions Available in Movie Mode