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Using a stereo shotgun microphone (DMW-MS2: optional) or stereo
microphone (VW-VMS10: optional), you can record sounds with
quality superior to those recorded with the built-in microphone.
Using the stereo shotgun microphone (DMW-MS2:optional), you can
switch between the gun (ultra-directional) recording and the wide
range stereo recording.
Preparations:
•
Close the built-in flash, and then turn this unit off.
• Remove the hot shoe cover that is attached to the camera. (P347)
∫ Setting the range within which the stereo shotgun microphone (DMW-MS2:
optional) will record sounds
1 Attach the dedicated stereo shotgun microphone to this unit, and then turn this
unit on.
2 Select [Special Mic.] on the [Motion Picture] menu. (P54)
•
The menu items are displayed only when the stereo shotgun microphone is connected.
3 Press 3/4 to select the Item and then press [MENU/SET].
4 (When [MANUAL] is selected) Press 2/1 to select a range, and press [MENU/
SET].
•
We recommend that you select the range while listening to the audio recorded in the
motion picture with headphones.
External Microphone (optional)
[STEREO]
Allows stereo recording of sound over a wide area.
[LENS AUTO]
Allows recording within the range that is set automatically according
to the angle of view of the lens.
[SHOTGUN]
Allows recording from one direction by shutting out background and
surrounding noise.
[S. SHOTGUN]
Allows recording within the range even narrower than that of
[SHOTGUN].
[MANUAL]
Allows recording within the range you set manually.