37Playback ModeWi-Fi FunctionsSetting MenuAccessoriesAppendixIndexOther Shooting ModesP ModeTv, Av, M, C1, and C2 ModeBefore UseBasic GuideAdvanced GuideCamera BasicsAuto Mode /Hybrid Auto Mode3 Shoot.z Follow step 4 in “Shooting (Smart Auto)”(= 35) to shoot a still image.z The camera records both a still imageand movie clip. The clip, which ends withthe still image and a shutter sound, formsa single chapter in the digest movie.● Battery life is shorter in this mode than in [ ] mode, becausedigest movies are recorded for each shot.● A digest movie may not be recorded if you shoot a still imageimmediately after turning the camera on, choosing [ ] mode, oroperating the camera in other ways.● Sounds and vibrations from operating the camera will be recordedin digest movies.● Digest movie image quality is automatically set to [ ] forNTSC or [ ] for PAL and cannot be changed (= 160).● Sounds are not played when you press the shutter button halfwayor trigger the self-timer (= 164).● Digest movies are saved as separate movie files in the followingcases even if they were recorded on the same day in [ ] mode.- The digest movie file size reaches approximately 4 GB, or thetotal recording time reaches approximately 16 minutes and 40seconds.- The digest movie is protected (= 116).- Daylight saving time (= 21) or time zone (= 162) settingsare changed.- A new folder is created (= 159).● Recorded shutter sounds cannot be modified or erased.● If you prefer to record digest movies without still images, adjustthe setting in advance. Choose MENU (= 31) ► [ 7] tab ►[Digest Type] ► [No Stills].● Individual chapters can be edited (= 129).3) Finish recording.z Press the movie button again to stoprecording. The camera beeps twice asrecording stops.z Recording will stop automatically whenthe memory card becomes full.● The flash firing during shots indicates that the camera hasautomatically attempted to ensure optimal colors in the mainsubject and background (Multi-area White Balance).Shooting in Hybrid Auto ModeStill Images MoviesYou can make a short movie of the day just by shooting still images. Thecamera records 2 – 4-second clips of scenes before each shot, which arelater combined in a digest movie.1 Enter [ ] mode.z Follow step 2 in “Shooting (Smart Auto)”(= 35) and choose [ ].2 Compose the shot.z Follow steps 3 – 4 in “Shooting (SmartAuto)” (= 35) to compose the shot andfocus.z For more impressive digest movies,aim the camera at subjects about fourseconds before shooting still images.
