Can the camera take a still image while shooting video without interrupting video? Is this done using the touch screen?
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Simultaneous shooting, up to 5 fps, is also possible in P/A/S/M modes at 5.8MP resolution, without interrupting the movie recording
2192127
Yes, you can switch back and forth between still and video. The buttons and knobs on the case match those on the camera and the switch is easy to do.
1708135
The other answer suggested the answer is no. However I recorded a short video and snapped pix while the video was recording and those pix were recorded as was the video. I doubt this is a feature I'd use since I generally don't record video on my camera.
619607
In my opinion, when using the video function there is a delay. there may be a slight delay in picture mode but not more than any other camera I have used. hope this helps!
376686
Photos CAN be taken while recording video. But this option is not available during High Speed Movie Mode. There is a limit to the number of photos that can be taken during video recording.
22345
Sorry for taking so long to respond - vacation. Yes, the camera can be paused during playback, along with the usual play back features. Walley B
1229669
I have never tried doing that while taking video. But very pleased with camera!
1375222
This camera is great for both still and video, bud autofocus in low light is great just adjust the iso and try to find a low light lens
793140
Yes you ABSOLUTELY can!!!! You just press the OK button to pause and resume recording. You press the Video Camera icon button to STOP recording completely. Hope this helps.
2175796
Does it take still pictures? Yes. There are seperate buttons for s.till photographs and live movie recording. Does it record audio only (such as music)?? As far as I am aware, it does not do that as a user selected item. I would be happy for someone to correct me if I am wrong. All the same, one could simply record video without any video input, and then turn that video file into audio only (after the recording is made) by using a program to strip out the audio only into its own mp3 file. Only takes a minute.
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It takes video and you can capture still photos while you are shooting video.
1498646
Yes, it can take still photos, it can also take a photograph on an interval timer, good for time-lapse (software would be needed to create a video from the photos). If you have the remote it can be used as a remote trigger for photos and video recording.
81182
Yes, the camera has a touch screen. Love the camera, but touch screen can be a nuisance at times.
291500
You can take video, stills & stills during video...my pics are always clear.
1742760
Yes, it does take still pictures. You can either select the still pictures mode or take still pictures even while taking a video. There is a separate button on top which one clicks to take stills.
960897
The camera is for videos only, but as a previous poster said, you can capture still photos. The quality of the still pictures leaves a lot to be desired though. The camera is a great little video camera because it is so small and takes good quality videos in its best quality mode.
2018619
I have not tried that function as I have not found any instruction anywhere in the manual in this regard. However, others tell me that it is possible to shoot still images.