Basic
[REC] Mode: 
Recording Motion Picture
This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG.
Audio will be recorded in stereo.
The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are using, and the operational sound of the lens may be recorded.
Refer to page 13 for details.
How to set focus when recording a motion picture (Continuous AF)
Focusing varies depending on the settings of the [FOCUS MODE] and the [CONTINUOUS AF] in the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu.
Focus Mode | [CONTINUOUS AF] | Settings |
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| ON | continuously. |
| • Press the shutter button halfway when | |
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| it is difficult to focus on the subject. |
AFS/AFC |
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| OFF | beginning to record a motion picture. |
| • It is possible to set the focus by | |
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| pressing the shutter button halfway or |
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| touching the subject. |
MF | ON | You can focus manually. |
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OFF |
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•Depending on the recording conditions or lens used, operational sound may be recorded when the Auto Focus is operated while recording a motion picture. It is recommended to record with [CONTINUOUS AF] in the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu set to [OFF], if the sound of operation bothers you to avoid recording the lens noise.
•When operating the zoom when recording motion pictures, it may take time to come into focus.
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