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 if you shoot still images.
  1. Touch (REC Mode) (Movie Mode).

  1. Press the shutter button to start recording a movie.

  1. Shoot a still image by touching (still image shooting button).

A still image is recorded.
  • The number of recordable still images (A) appears on the screen.

  1. Press the shutter button again to stop recording.

Notes
  • When the movie quality is set to [AVC HD 28M (PS)], the Dual Rec function cannot be used.

  • The Dual Rec function cannot be used for underwater shooting.

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

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

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

  • When the Smile Shutter function is set to [On], the shutter releases automatically each time the camera detects a smiling face.

  • When the camera is on [Standby] in movie mode, you cannot use [Smile Shutter].