Adjusting Movie Settings
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Frame size and rate can be selected using B MOVIE SETTING >
MOVIE MODE.
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Focus mode is selected using the focus mode selector; for con-
tinuous focus adjustment, select C, or choose S and enable In-
telligent Face Detection. Intelligent Face Detection is not avail-
able in focus mode M.
Depth of Field
Choose low f-numbers to soften background details.
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The indicator lamp lights while recording is in progress (the B MOVIE
SETTING > TALLY LIGHT option can be used to choose the lamp—
indicator or AF-assist—that lights during movie recording and
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whether the lamp blinks or remains steady). During recording, you
can change exposure compensation by up to ±2 EV.
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If the lens is equipped with an aperture mode switch, select the ap-
erture mode before beginning recording. If an option other than A is
selected, shutter speed and aperture can be adjusted while recording
is in progress.
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While recording is in progress, you can:
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Adjust sensitivity
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Refocus using any of the following methods:
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Press the shutter button halfway
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Press a function button to which AF-ON is assigned
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Use touch screen controls
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Display a histogram or artifi cial horizon by pressing the button to
which HISTOGRAM or ELECTRONIC LEVEL has been assigned
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Recording may be unavailable at some settings, while in other cases
settings may not apply during recording.
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To choose the focus area for movie recording, select B MOVIE
SETTING > F FOCUS AREA and use the focus stick (focus lever) and
rear command dial (P 70).
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Recording Movies