Nikon V1 Camcorder User Manual


 
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3
Start recording.
Press the movie-record button to
begin recording. A recording indica-
tor, the time elapsed, and the time
available are displayed while record-
ing is in progress.
4
End recording.
Press the movie-record button again to end recording.
Recording will end automatically when the maximum length
is reached (0 123), the memory card is full, another mode is
selected, the lens is removed, or the camera becomes hot
(0 xvi ).
A
Audio Recording
Be careful not to cover the microphone
and note that the built-in microphone
may record sounds made by the camera
or lens. By default, the camera focuses
continuously; to avoid recording focus
noise, select a focus mode of AF-S (0 52) or
use an optional ME-1 external micro-
phone (0 163). The Movie sound
options item in the shooting menu offers
sensitivity and wind noise options for
both built-in and external microphones
(0 141).
A
Maximum Length
At default settings, HD movies can be up to 4 GB in size and 20 min-
utes in length (for more information, see page 123); note that
depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before
this length is reached (0 165).
A
Exposure Lock
In exposure modes other than h Scene auto selector, exposure will
lock while the A (multi selector up) button is pressed (0 125).
Movie-record button
Recording indicator/
Time elapsed
Time available