Starting the recording mode
■Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording)
While recording a movie clip this camera allows you to temporarily stop filming during unwanted scenes. Using this function, you can record your favourite scenes into a movie clip without having to create multiple movie clips.
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures
■ The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and | |
camera settings. |
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■ When either the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lighting | |
condition, the camera shake warning indicator ( | ) may appear on the LCD |
monitor. In this case, use a tripod, support the camera on a solid surface or | |
change to flash shot mode. |
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■Using Successive Recording
1.Press the shutter button and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time allows. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released.
2.Press the II button to pause recording. Press the II button again to resume recording.
3.If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.
[Successive recording of a
movie clip]
■ Shooting against the light : |
Please do not take pictures into the sun. Taking a picture against the sun may |
make the picture dark. To take a picture against the light, please use the |
[Backlight] in the scene shooting mode (see page 35), |
spot metering (see page 29), or exposure compensation (see page 33). |
■ Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image. |
■ Compose the image by using the LCD monitor. |
■ In some of the following conditions the auto focus system may not perform as expected. |
- When photographing a subject that has little contrast. |
- If the subject is highly reflective or shiny. |
- If the subject is moving at high speed. |
- When there is strong reflected light, or when the background is very bright. |
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures
■Pressing the shutter button down half way.
Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.
- When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject is very narrow |
(such as a stick or flagpole). |
- When the surroundings are dark. |
[Lightly press the shutter button] | [Press the shutter button] |
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