Application (Record)
Recording motion pictures
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About recording modes

The camera automatically detects the scene to record motion pictures with
optimal settings.
When scene does not correspond to any on the right.
• In mode, focus and exposure will be set according to the face
detected.
will be selected for nightscapes and other dark scenes.
• If the camera does not select your desired Scene Mode, choosing an
appropriate mode manually is recommended.
Records a motion picture at your preferred settings.
• Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set.
Records a motion picture with manual operations.
For details (→87).
See the description about the registered recording mode.
Records a motion picture at the optimum settings for the selected scene.
• Some scenes are switched to the following scenes:
Selected scene Scenes for motion picture
[Baby] Portrait motion picture
[Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot] Low light motion picture
[Sports], [HDR], [Pet] Normal motion picture
• A motion picture cannot be recorded in [Panorama Shot] or [3D Photo
Mode] Scene Mode.
Records a motion picture at the optimum settings for the selected effects.
• A motion picture cannot be recorded using [Star Filter], [Soft Focus],
[Smooth Defocus] and [Radial Defocus] in [Creative Control] Mode.
The aperture value cannot be changed even when the aperture ring is rotated.
(Except [Creative Video Mode])
Built-in ND filter cannot be manually set even when the [ND/FOCUS] lever is pressed.