625More useful functionsRecording sound with still picturesSound can be recorded when taking still pictures. Recording starts about0.5 seconds after the shutter is released and lasts about 4 seconds.When this function is enabled, sound is recorded automatically every timeyou take a picture.Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [R] [OFF] / [ON]g“Menus” (P.15)1 When recording starts, aim thecamera microphone at thesource of the sound you want torecord.TIPS• H appears when still pictures with sound are played back. Duringplayback, sound is output from the speaker. The volume can be adjusted.g“Playback volume” (P.96)• Sound can be added later to still pictures. Recorded sound can also be re-recorded. g“Recording sound” (P.82)Note• If the microphone is farther than 1 m (3.3 ft.) from the subject, sound may notbe recorded properly.• Pictures cannot be taken during sound recording.• Sound recording is not possible in the following cases:When [DRIVE] is set to sequential shooting ([j]), or during panoramashooting or 2 IN 1 shooting.• Sound recording may also pick up camera noises, such as button operations,shutter movement, etc.• Sound recording may not be possible if there is insufficient space in the cardmemory.Mode dialMicrophone
