Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec)

You can shoot still images while recording a movie. The camera keeps recording the movie even when you shoot still images.
  1. Press the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording a movie.

  1. Press the shutter button.

A still image is recorded.
  • The number of recordable still images (A) appears on the screen when you press the shutter button halfway down.

  1. Press the MOVIE button to stop recording the movie.

Notes
  • When [Record Setting] is set to [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)], you cannot use the Dual Rec.

  • The sound of the shutter button operating may be recorded.

  • Flash is not available for shooting still images during movie recording.

  • The size of still image that can be shot while recording a movie varies depending on the movie recording setting. For details, see “Image Size(Dual Rec).” [Details]

  • When shooting using Smile Shutter, the shutter releases automatically each time the camera detects a smiling face.

  • When the mode dial is set to (Movie) and you are not recording a movie, you cannot use Smile Shutter.

  • When Dual Rec recording is unavailable, the (still image recording unavailable) indicator appears on the screen.