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Basic
[REC] Mode: 
Recording Motion Picture
This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or 
motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG.
Audio will be recorded in stereo.
The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are 
using, and 
the operational sound of the lens may be recorded.
Refer to page 13 for details.
Focusing varies depending on the settings of the [FOCUS MODE] and the 
[CONTINUOUS AF] in the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu.
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Depending on the recording conditions or lens used, operational sound may be recorded when 
the Auto Focus is operated while recording a motion picture. It is recommended to record with 
[CONTINUOUS AF] in the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu set to [OFF], if the sound of 
operation bothers you to avoid recording the lens noise.
• When operating the zoom when recording motion pictures, it may take time to come into focus.
How to set focus when recording a motion picture (Continuous AF)
Focus Mode [CONTINUOUS AF] Settings
AFS/AFC
ON
You can have the camera focus 
continuously.
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Press the shutter button halfway when 
it is difficult to focus on the subject.
OFF
The focus position is fixed when 
beginning to record a motion picture.
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It is possible to set the focus by 
pressing the shutter button halfway or 
touching the subject.
MF
ON You can focus manually.
OFF