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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. (P265)
1Attach the dedicated stereo shotgun microphone to this unit, and then turn this
unit on.
2Select [Special Mic.] on the [Motion Picture] menu. (P37)
The menu items are displayed only when the stereo shotgun microphone is connected.
3Press 3/4 to select the Item and then press [MENU/SET].
While the external microphone is connected, [ ] is displayed on the screen.
When the external microphone is connected, [Mic Level Disp.] (P190) is automatically set to
[ON], and the mic level is displayed on the screen.
When attaching the stereo shotgun microphone, do not hold only the stereo shotgun
microphone because it may detach from the camera.
[Wind Cut] in the [Motion Picture] can reduce the wind noise effectively.
Do not open the built-in flash when the stereo shotgun microphone is attached.
If the noises are recorded when you use an AC adaptor (optional), use a battery.
Read the operating instructions of the stereo shotgun microphone for details.
External Microphone (optional)
[STEREO]: Allows stereo recording of sound over a wide area.
[SHOTGUN]: Allows recording from one direction by shutting out background and
surrounding noise.