Nikon Coolpix S4000 User Manual page 132

Recording Movies
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Recording Movies
• Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording
movies (A 161). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower
Speed Class ratings are used.
• Optical zoom ratio cannot be adjusted once movie recording begins. Digital zoom cannot be
applied before movie recording begins. However, digital zoom can be applied (up to 2×) while
movies are being recorded.
• There may be some degradation in image quality when digital zoom is used.
• The angle of view (recordable area) with movie recording is narrower than with shooting of still
pictures.
• The sounds of zoom control operation or autofocus lens drive movement may be recorded.
• Smear (A 159) visible in the monitor with movie recording will be recorded with movies.
Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when recording
movies is recommended.
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Note on Saving Movies
After a movie has been recorded, it is not fully saved to the internal memory or memory card until
monitor display returns to the shooting display. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card
slot cover before movies have been fully saved. Removing the memory card while movies are being
saved could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
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Note on Autofocus
When Single AF (default setting) is selected for Autofocus mode in the movie menu, focus locks
when the shutter-release button is pressed (A 122).
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Functions Available with Movie Recording
• Movie recording can be initiated or stopped by tapping the monitor (touch shutter). Tap w to
turn the touch shutter o (default setting) or k .
• Macro mode (A 45) is available. Confirm settings before starting movie recording. The flash
(A 42) and self-timer (A 44) cannot be used.
• Tap F to display the D (movie) menu and Movie options, Autofocus mode, and Electronic
VR can be enabled (A 121).
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