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## 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 when you shoot still images.

1. Press the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording a movie.

1. Press the shutter button.

A still image is recorded.

- The number of recordable still images (A) appears on the screen when you press the shutter button halfway down.

1. Press the MOVIE button to stop recording the movie.

Using the Smile Shutter while recording movies
Set the mode dial to (Movie) and press the MOVIE button after activating the Smile Shutter.
A still image is shot automatically when a smile is detected while recording movies.
Notes

- When [Record Setting] is set to [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)], you cannot use the Dual Rec.

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

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

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

- When Dual Rec recording is unavailable, the (still image recording unavailable) indicator appears on the screen.

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