Focus Indicator; Shooting Movies - Sony DSC-HX400 Help Manual

The shortest shooting distance is approximately 1 cm (0.03 ft) (W), 240 cm (7.87 ft) (T)
(from the lens).
4. Press the shutter button fully down.

Focus indicator

lights:
Image is in the focus.
flashes:
The focusing has failed.
Hint
When the product cannot focus automatically, the focus indicator flashes and the beep does
not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting.
Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:
It is dark and the subject is distant.
The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.
The subject is seen through glass.
The subject is moving quickly.
There is reflective light or shiny surfaces.
There is a flashing light.
The subject is backlit.
[11] How to Use

Shooting movies

You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE button.
1. Press the MOVIE button to start recording.
Shooting Shooting still images/movies