Nikon COOLPIX P500 - Manual (Page 173)

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Recording Movies
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Functions Available in Movie Recording
• The focus mode, exposure compensation, and Optimize image and White balance settings in
shooting menu are also applied when recording movies. Confirm settings before starting movie
recording.
• When the shooting mode is j, k, l, m or M, the Metering (A93) setting is also applied to the
movie recording (except for Spot AF area).
• The self-timer ( A39) can be used. If the self-timer is set and the b (e movie-record) button is
pressed, the camera focuses at the center of the frame and starts movie recording after ten or two
seconds.
• The flash does not fire.
• Press the
d button before starting to record the movie to display the D (movie) tab and select
movie menu settings ( A163).
• To reduce the effects of camera shake when recording movies, set Electronic VR ( A167) in the
movie menu.