Sony SLT-A55VL Instruction Manual (Large File - 12.49 MB) - Page 81

Recording movies 1 Press the MOVIE button to start recording. • Movie recording can be started from any exposure mode. • The shutter speed and aperture are adjusted automatically. • The camera continues to adjust the focus when it is in autofocus mode. 2 Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. MOVIE button Shooting images Shooting techniques • The following settings that were set during still image shooting are used without change. - White Balance - Creative Style - Exposure compensation - AF area - Metering mode • Exposure compensation can be used during movie recording. • Start recording after you adjust the focus. • When [AF area] is set to [Local], you can change the AF area during shooting. Notes • The angle of view of movies is narrower than that of still images. After you press the MOVIE button, the camera shows the actual range to be recorded (SLT-A33 only). • The Face Detection function cannot be used. • When [Display Rec. Data] is set to [For viewfinder], the LCD monitor is switched to the recording information display at the moment movie recording starts. • Do not shoot a strong light source, such as the sun. The internal mechanism of the camera may be damaged. • When you import AVCHD movies to a computer, use "PMB" (page 165). 81