I just got this camera today the sound of the video is almost non existing. This is normal?
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Hi Daisy, The audio is low, but one is still able to hear it. Another tip would be to keep your fingers away from the microphone while shooting movies. Blocking the microphone may prevent audio from being recorded or may cause the recording to sound muffled. Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie button when shooting movies because sounds made by the camera will be recorded. Audio recoding is in monaural. It may only be loud enough to hear with one ear. No sound is played for movies in playback speed in certain scenes because audio not recorded in this mode. If still not satisfied with the item, I would recommend contacting your seller directly. Audio Data: Linear PCM (monaural)
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probably lots of cameras out there that don't record sound. Don't think that is a problem to worry about This camera is really great though and a great buy
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Are you using it in a low light situation? If the camera goes high ISO will likely see a lot of noise.
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Would not go so far as to say it is normal, only that it has been experienced before :) and at least in my case has not apparently affected operation of the camera. However, for all I know this could have something to do with the fact that this camera has trouble staying in focus taking video sometimes. I'll never know - it's out of warranty now and there are still more pros than cons versus the alternatives available at the time so I'd have kept it anyway. :)
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Try reinstalling the software. Mine acts that way sometimes. I know the camera price is low end of this type of camera, and I didn't expect a superior audio hardware. Given the fluctuation of the audio quality, I assumed the buzzing issue has more to do with either the camera software or the internet connection or both, more so than the hardware itself (other wise why I get better audio than buzzing sometimes?)
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WE had no trouble with the video part but I like the other answer it sounds like what my laptop did automatically. Are you plugged in all the way? I don't remember if the directions came with a trouble shoot section. We had to do the sound check twice before the sound worked. does Kinobo have their own web site? Good luck
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In a word Yes. I only ever shot one video just to see how it worked and the sound seemed weak. Never played on my computer though but did read that others had your same experience as you. Battery saving feature??
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Hmm may be more complicated than my answer but go to HOME button, then settings, then sound. Also, your Scene button for sports, vid, etc. changes the sounds, so check that. Hope this helps.
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Yes it is normal. I have another recording DVD machine and they both make that noise. Compared to regular DVD players, they are also a lot slower in initializing and being ready to play a DVD
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Hi - I do not think this is "normal" - mine didn't rattle - that sounds to me like the camera has something broken inside. I would return and get a replacement. It may work great now....but what about the future? However, I am no expert. Best of luck
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It may be something else that is coming into contact with the camera or the way you have it mounted. Do some trouble shooting record video with it mounted in whatever way you use in regularly, run around jump up and down and do the hokie pokie (should be a great vid) then remove the camera and shake it wile firmly grasping it in your bare hand, then try holding it with just your fingers and shaking it. watch the video to see when it makes the noise. if it makes that clicking noise when you have it in your hand I would definitely contact tachyon for some help.
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at the default settings of both the camera(t3i) and the Rode VideoMic. i have no hissing noise when its uploaded onto a Computer. when playing back on the Camera it self i do notice such noise. but in the final product. all is well
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It is fairly normal for the video and sound to be out of synch; however, most audio receivers and/or preamps have an adjustment to synchronize the sound with the video. The adjustment is usually in the "Setup" menu of the audio equipment.
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Sounds like it may be a bad camera. I have no idea why it would be doing this. Did it function correctly before? If so, it may be going bad.
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Yes, I've noticed that mine rattles too. When holding the camera in its normal "landscape" position and moving it forward and back, something inside sounds loose. But, this rattling goes away when the camera is turned ON. As you've observed, the camera seems fully functional. I plan to try to check with Panasonic customer support to see what they say before I return it. Do you have any new info?
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I have a slight noise on mine only when using the onboard microphone. Since I do not use this microphone, it is not an issue. I have hung a rode NTG 2 on the camera and recorded sound as close to the lens as the internal microphone. Not an issue. All Camcorders do this...... Manual operation will eliminate the noise as well. Good Luck!
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If you move the volume to the lowest , then no sound is heard and you only see the video