
Basic
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Note
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When recording to the built-in memory, [Rec Quality] is fixed to [VGA].
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The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.
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Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
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The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to static
electricity or electromagnetic waves etc. depending on the environment of the motion picture
recording.
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Even if the aspect ratio setting is the same in still pictures and motion pictures, the angle of
view may change at the start of the motion picture recording.
When [Video Rec Area]
(P42)
is set to [ON], angle of view during motion picture recording is
displayed.
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About zooming while recording motion pictures
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If the Extended Optical Zoom was used before pressing the motion picture button, settings
will be canceled, and the recordable range will change drastically.
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If you operate the zoom etc. while recording motion pictures, the sound of the operation may
be recorded.
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(DMC-SZ1) (DMC-SZ02)
The zoom speed will be slower than usual when recording motion pictures.
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(DMC-SZ1) (DMC-SZ02)
Operating the zoom while recording motion pictures can take time for the image to come into
focus.
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(DMC-FH8)
The optical zoom magnification cannot be changed after starting to record motion pictures.
However, Intelligent Zoom can be used by setting [i.Resolution]
(P70)
in the [Rec] menu to
[i.ZOOM]. Also, the Digital Zoom can be used by setting the [Digital Zoom]
(P70)
in the [Rec]
menu to [ON]. For details about the zoom range, refer to
P47
. If motion picture recording was
started within the optical zoom area, the zoom setting returns to the original magnification
when motion picture recording is finished.
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If you end motion picture recording after a short time when using Miniature Effect Mode, the
camera may go on recording for a certain period. Continue to hold the camera until the
recording ends.
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It is recommended to use a fully charged battery when recording motion pictures.
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Motion pictures cannot be recorded with [Panorama Shot] in Scene Mode.
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It will be recorded in following categories for certain Scene Modes. A motion picture recording
matching each scene will be performed for the ones not listed below.
Selected Scene Mode
Scene Mode while recording motion picture
[Baby1]/[Baby2]
Portrait Mode
[Night Portrait], [Night Scenery]
Low Light Mode
[Sports], [Pet], [Photo Frame]
Normal motion picture