Olympus C-730 C-730 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual (9.3 MB) - Page 104

Chapter 5 Recording sound with still pictures Sound can be recorded when taking still pictures. Recording starts about 0.5 seconds after the shutter is released. Total possible recording time per shot is approximately 4 seconds. When this function is on, sound is recorded every time you take a picture. Mode dial setting 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Microphone T CAMERA T T ON. Press . Press again to cancel the menu. Shutter button 2 Press the shutter button to take a picture. 3 Point the microphone on the camera toward the sound source. ● The display showing the recording progress appears. button Factory default setting: OFF Note ● If the camera is more than 1 m (3.3ft) away from the subject, sound cannot be recorded clearly. ● It is not possible to take another picture during sound recording. ● Sound recording is not possible if: - the TIFF record mode is on. (However, sound can be added later to a picture recorded in TIFF.) (P. 147) - the drive mode is set to sequential shooting ( , , , BKT). ● Sound recording may also pick up camera noises (e.g. buttons clicking, shutter movement, etc.). ● Also read "TIPS" on the next page. 103