Movie Mode - Canon Powershot A40 User Manual

Movie Mode

The resolution can be set to
setting) or 160 x 120 pixels in [Resolution] of the Rec.
menu (p. 50).
1
Press the shutter button all the way.
Shooting starts. With the PowerShot A40, sound
recording also starts simultaneously.
¡During shooting the recording time (in seconds) and a
red circle appears in the LCD monitor.
2
Press the shutter button all the way to
stop recording the movie.
¡The maximum length of individual movie clips
(approximately 20 frames/second) is about 10 seconds*
at the (320 × 240) setting and about 30 seconds* at the
(160 × 120) setting. The clip will end automatically after
this time elapses or when the CF card becomes full.
* The data reflects standard Canon testing conditions. The
actual figures will vary according to the shooting objects and
conditions.
¡Be careful not to touch the microphone while shooting
(PowerShot A40 only).
¡The exposure, focus, white balance and zoom settings
are set and locked to the settings of the first frame.
¡If the indicator on the left side of the viewfinder flashes
green after a shot, this indicates that the movie is being
written to the CF card. You cannot shoot again until it
stops flashing.
¡For information on the settings you can change, see
"Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 82).
320 x 240 pixels (default
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