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Press the button again to end recording. Recording ends
automatically when the maximum length is reached or the
memory card is full.
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Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone or an optional external
microphone. Do not cover the microphone during recording.
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Note that the microphone may pick up lens noise and other sounds
made by the camera during recording.
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Vertical or horizontal streaks may appear in movies containing very
bright subjects. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
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The indicator lamp lights while recording is in progress.
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Zoom can be adjusted using the zoom ring on the lens (if available).
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If the lens is equipped with an aperture ring, select the aperture
mode before beginning recording. If an option other than A is select-
ed, shutter speed and aperture can be adjusted while recording is in
progress.
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During recording, you can change exposure compensation by up to
±2 EV.
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Recording may be unavailable at some settings, while in other cases
settings may not apply during recording.
Using an External Microphone
Sound can be recorded with external micro-
phones that connect using jacks 2.5 mm in di-
ameter; microphones that require plug-in pow-
er cannot be used. See the microphone manual
for details.
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The dialog shown at right will be displayed
when a microphone is connected to the
microphone/remote release connector.
Press MENU/OK and select MIC/REMOTE
RELEASE > m MIC.
Recording Movies
CHECK MIC/REMOTE RELEASE
SETTING
SET
SKIP
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