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Nikon COOLPIX P500 User Manual

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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.