Taking Movies - Pentax Optio MX Operating Manual

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The standard procedure for recording movies is described below.
1
Pull the grip out and rotate it into position.
2
Open the LCD monitor.
3
Press the power switch.
The camera turns on.
4
Press the C button.
Recording starts.
You can change the captured area by pressing
the Zoom/w/x lever to the right or left.
Press the lever gently to change the
captured area slowly and press it all the way
to change the area quickly.
x : enlarges the subject.
w : enlarges the area captured by the
camera.
5
Press the C button again.
Recording stops.
• You are recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake
when taking pictures at a high magnification rate.
• The self-timer lamp lights during movie recording to show that
recording is in process.
• The LCD monitor swivel mechanism (1p.23) does not function
during movie recording.
• The zoom bar does not appear on the LCD monitor when zooming
in or out during movie recording.
• When the shutter release button is pressed during movie
recording, the focus is locked.
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Quick Start

Taking Movies

Using the Zoom 1p.50
Zoom/w/x lever
C button
Power switch
C C
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