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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.
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The sound recording screen appears.
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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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Sound recording is not possible if:
– the TIFF record mode is on. (However, sound can be added later to a
picture recorded in TIFF.) (P. 132)
– the drive mode is set to sequential shooting (
,
, BKT).
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Sound recording may also pick up camera noises (e.g. buttons clicking,
shutter movement, etc.).
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Also read “TIPS” on the next page.
Microphone
Factory default setting:
OFF