Recording movies

You can film movies using the camera’s dedicated n (movie) mode or perform basic recording operations without ending still photography.

Movies are recorded using the R (movie) button.

Movie-related options and indicators can be displayed by rotating the mode dial to select n (movie) mode.

1. n (movie) mode

   Select this mode if you will primarily be filming movies.

2. Still photography modes

   Select these modes to film movies during still photography.

• CMOS image sensors of the type used in the camera generate a “rolling shutter” effect that can cause distortion in pictures of moving objects. This distortion is a physical phenomenon that occurs in pictures of fast-moving subjects or if the camera is moved during shooting. It is particularly noticeable in pictures taken at long focal lengths.

Recording movies in photo shooting modes

1. Press the R button to begin recording.

   

   • The movie you are recording will be displayed on the monitor.

2. Press the R button again to stop recording.

• The R button cannot be used to record movies in the following instances:

  • While the shutter button is pressed halfway or while sequential, interval timer, live composite, or panorama photography is in progress

Recording movies in movie mode (n mode)

1. Rotate the mode dial to n.

   

2. Press the R button to begin recording.

   • Press the R button again to stop recording.

   

   • During movie recording, you can check the recording volume on the recording level meter. The more the recording level meter extends in the red direction, the louder the recording volume.

     

     1. Recording level meter
   • The recording volume can be adjusted in the n Movie Menu. g [Recording Volume]

• The camera does not beep when it focuses in movie mode.