Shooting movies

This describes the method to shoot movies in [Intelligent Auto] mode.
In the [Intelligent Auto] mode, the camera automatically focuses and automatically determines the exposure based on the recording conditions.

This section describes the method in which the camera automatically focuses on subjects located in the center of the screen by setting the camera to [Intelligent Auto] mode.

  1. Turning on the camera

    Press the ON/OFF (Power) button to turn on the camera.

  2. Selecting the movie recording mode

    Press the Still/Movie/S&Q button (A) to select the movie recording mode.
    The (movie recording mode) icon will be displayed in the top left of the monitor.

  3. Selecting [Intelligent Auto]

    MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Mode] → [Shoot Mode] → [Intelligent Auto].

  4. Setting to [Continuous AF]

    MENU → (Focus) → [AF/MF] → [Focus Mode] → [Continuous AF].

    [Continuous AF]: The camera continues to focus during movie recording.

  5. Setting to [Center Fix]

    MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [Focus Area] → [Center Fix].

    [Center Fix]: Makes it easier to focus on subjects located in the center of the screen.

  6. Starting recording

    Press the MOVIE button to start recording.

  7. Stopping recording

    Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.

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