Sony DSLR-A580L - Manual (Page 81)

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Recording movies
To obtain your desired aperture values
Set the mode dial to “A” and select the aperture value (F number) using the
control dial, then start recording your movie. You can record with the
selected aperture value. This is convenient when you have to adjust the
blurring of a background.
• The aperture value is not indicated and cannot be adjusted during movie
recording.
• The aperture value is changed if you rotate the zoom ring of the lens
during movie recording.
• The following settings that were set during still image shooting are used
without change.
– White Balance
– Creative Style
– Exposure compensation
– Metering mode
• Exposure compensation can be used during movie recording.
1
Adjust the focus.
2
Press the MOVIE button to start
recording.
• Movie recording can be started from
any exposure mode.
• The values relevant to the exposure,
such as the shutter speed and aperture,
are adjusted automatically.
MOVIE button
3
Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.
Shooting techniques