Nikon Coolpix SQ Owner's Manual

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696 MoviesMoviesRecording MoviesIn mode, the COOLPIX SQ can record movies up to 40 seconds in length at a rateof 15 frames per second, with sound recorded. Each frame is 320×240 pixels in size.Set the mode dial to and turnthe camera on.• The icon is displayed on themonitor. The exposure-count dis-play in the monitor shows thelength of the movie that can berecorded.Start recording.• Press the shutter-release button allthe way down to start recording.• During recording, a zREC icon willbe displayed.End recording.• Press the shutter-re-lease button all theway down a secondtime to end recording.• Movies end automatically after 40seconds or when no more space isavailable on the memory card.Movie Mode• If the lens is rotated to point in the same direction as the monitor, you cannot recordmovies. When rotating it during movie recording, you can record the movie but theimage will be upside down.• The movie will be stored as a QuickTime movie file with a file name ending in “.MOV”.• The flash turns off ( ) automatically, and the self-timer, macro close-up mode andexposure compensation are disabled in movie mode.• The digital zoom can zoom up to about 4x. Optical zoom cannot be used while record-ing is in progress.• If S-AF (default setting) is selected for the Auto-Focus mode, the focus is locked whenthe shutter-release button is pressed ( 82).• Playback zoom is not available for movies ( 57).• No menu is available in movie mode.• Do not cover the microphone during recording movies.• Operating sounds may be recorded.1 236