Does your Canon whir? We just got the FS200 camcorder and in general I like it but while recording in quite environment I noticed the mic level indicator fluctuating. I put my ear to the camcorder and there is a whirring noise it is making. There is no internal hard drive so I am not sure what is making the noise -- has anyone else experienced this? I have you to get it hooked up to my computer to playback the movies. Does your Canon whir? We just got the FS200 camcorder and in general I like it but while recording in quite environment I noticed the mic level indicator fluctuating. I put my ear to the camcorder... » Read More Does your Canon whir? We just got the FS200 camcorder and in general I like it but while recording in quite environment I noticed the mic level indicator fluctuating. I put my ear to the camcorder and there is a whirring noise it is making. There is no internal hard drive so I am not sure what is making the noise -- has anyone else experienced this? I have you to get it hooked up to my computer to playback the movies. « Show Less
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My fs200 absolutely has the whir and clicking noises. I have not found a solution at this point.
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Yes we have this too...plus a ticking noise! My husband just noticed it, and was like what the heck? You can actually hear it on the video while playing back if we are recording in absolute silence. When he shuts off the auto focus the ticking noise stops. I would be interested in others with this camcorder to comment on the noise.....I mean is this a defect or something that is just the way the camcorder is?
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The whirring seems to be the focusing motor. Kind of bugs me to have that in the sound track of my videos. The image quality is better than the Sony SX41 (which I exchanged for this camera) but the sound on the Sony was crazy good with no sounds at all even if you listen at full volume! How about the IQ of the Canon and the sound of the Sony on one camera? :-) Gotta decide if I am going to keep this. If I don't, I'll be paying the restocking fee on both cameras.
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Yes - I just bought one - got it on Friday, today's Sunday and I hear incessant camera noise and the unit itself just doesn't have loud enough playback. Haven't found a way to increase volume through the editing process.
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I have issues with the sound as well. I can hear but it is noise more than the real environment around the area. Anyway you have three bottoms one is for unlock the sound to hear other to talk and the last one for mute this three work separates so try again pushing one at yhe time and check if that issie continue return the camera I have another camera and I dont have this issue. I keep this because I can control the rotation.
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Unfortunately I'm having the same issue. It continually records but it breaks as a 2 minutes video clips. I just got this cam not too long ago so I will have to figure out how to fix this problem and I'll let you know.
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http://www.learningdslrvideo.com/t2i-7d-disable-agc-rode-videomic/ Its not the mic ... its the camera. Either use the work around at the above link orhttp://www.learningdslrvideo.com/zoom-h4n-review/ you have to get a separate audio recorder and link it to the video in post. If you get frustrated, just remember the T2i is a PHOTO camera. Just appreciate that you are now shooting movie quality video for under a grand. At least that's what I tell myself to help me fall asleep at night. :)
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Hi, Please contact the seller via Amazon. I also had problems. I was in contact with the seller 2 or 3 times . They were super nice and walked me through all my problems. Also sent me new manual.My camera works super. I use it on WiFi and also broadcast on the internet in 720P. The noise your camera makes is not normal. Mind is very quite. I believe it has a 1 year warranty. Good Luck.
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Hi Sharon, I've only recorded a couple videos right after I received the camera and those were only for testing the record function. I didn't record any audio but I do remember some slight wind noise. I just did a quick test recording the tv sound and it was ok. If you decide to purchase the camera, keep in mind the microphone is located on top close to where you would hold it with your left hand. Also, it is not stereo. The camera has served my needs and I've been very pleased with it. Photos are not DSLR quality but pretty good nonetheless. Wi-fi backup and sending via email on my home network work great. Sorry I don't have a better reply regarding the sound quality.
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Whatever it is, it isn't just static - I'll be returning my unit for another one after I dig the boxes out of the trash. If the second one isn't better, I'll move on to another video camcorder entirely. If it didn't have this problem and the sound volume being too low, it'd be great. I could kick myself for not looking at enough reviews before buying!
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I'm just curious if you've tried recording something on the video setting and playing it back on your computer to see if the sound comes out. The "speaker" or playback on the cameras are piss poor, not that they should be anything great, but it might be possible that you can't hear it on the camera but the sound pics up on video and you can hear it on playback. Hope that made some sense. I hope it works out for you.
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Thank you for the tip.I like the camera very much, great zoom, it also has facial recognition.If you get it, one little note, make sure the rec, is on when your recording.I believe I hit it too quick when I put the camera on, and it did not register.Yes I did not record a whole chunk that I thought I did.Wish you the best with your camera stuff.
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I seem to have the same problem. There is a faint buzzing/hissing noise (coming from the lens area) whenever the camera is on, and while filming video this noise is magnified many times. What I'm wondering is whether this is just a standard problem, or whether there is a subset of these cameras that make the buzzing noise, or whether there is anything we are doing "wrong". Edit: Well, after some more testing and looking at video taken with this camera posted on youtube (there are plenty), it seems like this is normal. Slightly annoying, but I don't think it's noticeable when you are filming outdoors. Anyway, I'm stil happy with this camera as it has an amazing combination of features, and I can really find no other faults with it. The 720P video quality is as good as or better than I would expect, and the sound seems great as well (aside from the buzzing).
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I read all the customer reviews before I bought this camera. Several of the customers who has bought this camera complained about a motorboating sound when they tried to video. When I went to Costco and read their reviews it was also on their writeups. I have to assume it is inherent in this device. This Olympus is the first one I have owned, and outside of the noise I love it. If it effects the video in any way I haven't noticed it.
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I returned my flip ultra 30 minute camcorder because of the inconsistency of the record button. I got another one, and then I had the same problems with the second one. Obvious design flaw.
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I have done many interviews with both of my x920s, and have had no problems. If you have concerns, use an additional audio recorder, and then simply synch the music with the video. I always have a separate audio recording, just in case....although, as I said, I haven't had any problems with internal noise.
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Hi Sharon, I've only recorded a couple videos right after I received the camera and those were only for testing the record function. I didn't record any audio but I do remember some slight wind noise. I just did a quick test recording the tv sound and it was ok. If you decide to purchase the camera, keep in mind the microphone is located on top close to where you would hold it with your left hand. Also, it is not stereo. The camera has served my needs and I've been very pleased with it. Photos are not DSLR quality but pretty good nonetheless. Wi-fi backup and sending via email on my home network work great. Sorry I don't have a better reply regarding the sound quality. Hi Sharon, I've only recorded a couple videos right after I received the camera and those were only for testing the record function. I didn't record any audio but I do remember some slight wind noise. I just did a quick test recording the tv sound and it was ok. If you decide to purchase the camera, keep in mind the microphone is located on top close to where you would hold it with your left hand. Also, it is not stereo. The camera has served my needs and I've been very pleased with it. Photos are not DSLR quality but pretty good nonetheless. Wi-fi backup and sending via email on my home... » Read More Hi Sharon, I've only recorded a couple videos right after I received the camera and those were only for testing the record function. I didn't record any audio but I do remember some slight wind noise. I just did a quick test recording the tv sound and it was ok. If you decide to purchase the camera, keep in mind the microphone is located on top close to where you would hold it with your left hand. Also, it is not stereo. The camera has served my needs and I've been very pleased with it. Photos are not DSLR quality but pretty good nonetheless. Wi-fi backup and sending via email on my home network work great. Sorry I don't have a better reply regarding the sound quality. « Show Less
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Hi again. Just tried mine out while recording a video and zooming in and out just as you asked, and it's silent. Sorry -- it does seem that you've got a lemon.
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Mine has sound and it records video and takes pictures. I think if you use a 2GB Micro SD card it would work better. A 4GB or 8GB takes longer to download. I have 3 of these and one is a dud! The other 2 work pretty good for a cheap spy camera! If yours is hissing, you may have a bad one, but make sure the mic is clear of dirt or lint as it may interfere with sound! I also take my card out of the camera and just put it in my PC because downloading from the camera DOES take forever and I still have not been able to set up the date and time on mine. They keep showing 2008 or older dates! If you haven't had it long, contact the seller and tell them it doesn't work right! Mine has sound and it records video and takes pictures. I think if you use a 2GB Micro SD card it would work better. A 4GB or 8GB takes longer to download. I have 3 of these and one is a dud! The other 2 work pretty good for a cheap spy camera! If yours is hissing, you may have a bad one, but make sure the mic is clear of dirt or lint as it may interfere with sound! I also take my card out of the camera and just put it in my PC because downloading from the camera DOES take forever and I still have not been able to set up the date and time on mine. They keep showing 2008 or older dates! If... » Read More Mine has sound and it records video and takes pictures. I think if you use a 2GB Micro SD card it would work better. A 4GB or 8GB takes longer to download. I have 3 of these and one is a dud! The other 2 work pretty good for a cheap spy camera! If yours is hissing, you may have a bad one, but make sure the mic is clear of dirt or lint as it may interfere with sound! I also take my card out of the camera and just put it in my PC because downloading from the camera DOES take forever and I still have not been able to set up the date and time on mine. They keep showing 2008 or older dates! If you haven't had it long, contact the seller and tell them it doesn't work right! « Show Less