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Chapter 5
Recording sound with still pictures
Sound can be recorded when taking still pictures. Recording starts about 0.5
seconds after the shutter is released. Total possible recording time per shot is
approximately 4 seconds. When this function is on, sound is recorded every
time you take a picture.
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T
CAMERA
T
T
ON.
2
Press the shutter button. When
recording starts, turn the camera
microphone towards the subject you
want to record.
●
The sound recording screen appears.
Mode dial &
(for still picture)
Mode dial
Factory default setting
P
OFF
A/S/M
OFF
–
–
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Sound can be added later to still pictures (P. 128).
Recorded sound can also be changed.
TIPS
●
If the camera is more than 1 meter (3.3ft) away from the subject, sound
cannot be recorded clearly.
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It is not possible to take another picture during sound recording.
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It is not possible to record sound when TIFF is set. (Sound can be added
later in playback.)
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It is not possible to record sound when the Drive mode is set to Sequential
Shooting
,
, or BKT (Auto bracketing).
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Sound recording may also pick up camera noises (e.g. buttons clicking,
shutter movement, etc.).
Microphone