Nikon L820 User Manual

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Notes About Autofocus

Autofocus may not perform as expected (

A 71). Should this occur, try the following:

1. Set Autofocus mode in the movie menu to A Single AF (default setting) before starting

movie recording (

2. Frame another subject—positioned at the same distance from the camera as the intended

subject—in the center of the frame, press the

b (e movie-record) button to start recording, and

then modify the composition.

Functions Available with Movie Recording

• The exposure compensation, white balance, and color options settings for the current shooting

mode are also applied with movie recording. The tone that results from using scene mode (

or special effects mode (

A 47) is also applied to movies. When macro mode is enabled, movies of

subjects closer to the camera can be recorded. Confirm settings before starting movie recording.

• The self-timer (A 57) can be used. Set the self-timer and then press the b (e movie-record)

button to start recording a movie after 10 seconds.

• The flash does not fire.
• Press the d button to select D (movie) menu icon and adjust movie menu settings before

starting movie recording (

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