VOICE MEMO

Voice memo allows a five or fifteen second audio track to be recorded with a still image. The function is activated and the length of the recording time is set on the auto-recording mode menu (p. 38). In multi-function recording mode, voice memo is controlled in the Custom 2 section of the multi-function recording menu (p. 50). When the function is active, the microphone icon is displayed on the data panel and LCD monitor. The voice memo must be set before taking a picture. It will remain in effect until reset.

After an image is captured, a screen will appear indicating the audio recording has started. A bar graph (1) will display the amount of recorded time remaining. The recording will automatically stop when the set time has elapsed. To cancel the recording and erase the audio track, press the down key of the controller (2) or the shutter-release button (3) before the recording has finished.

Voice memo can be used with all drive modes. When using continuous advance or bracketing, the audio file is attached to the last image in the series. The voice memo cannot be played back in quick view; it can only be heard in the playback mode (p.

68). Images with voice-memo audio tracks have a note icon displayed with them.

Recording Tips

Microphone

Auto

1 Recording audio

: Stop

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2

When making audio recordings, be careful not to touch or cover the microphone. The quality of the recording is proportional to the subject to microphone distance; the closer to the microphone the better the sound recording. For best results, hold the camera approximately

20 cm (8in) from your mouth.

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