How is sound in video recordings of ZS1: Hello, I was wondering about the quality of the sound in the video recordings made with this camera, it is able to pick up people's voices well?
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Yes, I find the sound quality just fine for my needs with this camera. Voices sound very true-to-life.
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YES,THIS CAMERA PRODUCES WONDERFUL VIDEO WITH SOUND !!!! AND IT COMES WITH IT'S OWN SOFTWARE,SO YOU CAN THEN TRANSFER YOUR VIDEO CLIPS(AND PICTURES) TO YOUR P.C. AND THEN CREATE FINISHED MOVIES WITH THE CLIPS SEAMLESSLY CONNECTED TOGETHER WITH EFFECTS OF YOUR CHOICE! I JUST GOT THIS CAMERA AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!
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Sorry, I can't offer any feedback, but I found it funny that someone else is having the same dilemna with the same 2 cameras. So I will also be intersted in hearing any input as well. Is the video capability really worth it?
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Hi Leigh, yes, the camera has audio when playing back videos in it. -Vincent
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The built-in sound card is really, I think, the key feature of the z1. As far as I understand, it does a good job balancing internally. The sound output is pretty excellent.
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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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Well, I don't know about other people's experiences, but for us it works pretty well and the sound is very good. It has one button where you can change the sensibility, may be people is neglecting it. And I bought it because it is able to record the videos according with the sound or moviment trigger. 5 Star for this stuff. Greetings from Brasil!
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I think the quality of the audio produced by this camera is very good. I, personally, would not buy an external microphone. It's a decision you would have to make after viewing your video and seeing if the sound quality is what you prefer, but for me..it's just fine.
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No problem w/ sound quality but more a problem w/ soft focus a lot of the time in normal photos'. Just not as "sharp" as in past models of the Lumix. The ZS19/20 seem to be the last models that were still sharp. Hope that helps..."
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I think the audio quality is very good. Here is a video where I used the ATR-6550 mic from about 4 feet away (it was on top of the camera): http://youtu.be/oZcjUAOaNYA The sound quality is very good, clear, with a bit of room ambiance (and my refrigerator in the background!). I've shot some other videos using the ATR-6550 but haven't put them on YouTube yet.
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No but the internal mic is really pretty decent, we use these on paranormal investigations and they work pretty good. I suppose it would depend on what kinda videos your gonna make. If it is relatively no background noise would be clear and with some would be distorted
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Problem: Yes, the tape drive system produces an undesirable sound. I sent my original back to have it repaired. Sony could not correct this noise problem, but they did report to me that they tried several of the cameras on site and all of them also made the sound. I requested another new camera which they agreed to, but it does the same thing. Fix: I tried using an external mic on a stand, but the quality would pick up too much ambient noise. I recently corrected the problem by purchasing a Rodeo Shotgun Mic with an adapter shoe for the camera mount. I wish I had done this years ago. You don't realize how important good sound pickup is until you use a good quality mic. Problem: Yes, the tape drive system produces an undesirable sound. I sent my original back to have it repaired. Sony could not correct this noise problem, but they did report to me that they tried several of the cameras on site and all of them also made the sound. I requested another new camera which they agreed to, but it does the same thing. Fix: I tried using an external mic on a stand, but the quality would pick up too much ambient noise. I recently corrected the problem by purchasing a Rodeo Shotgun Mic with an adapter shoe for the camera mount. I wish I had done this years... » Read More Problem: Yes, the tape drive system produces an undesirable sound. I sent my original back to have it repaired. Sony could not correct this noise problem, but they did report to me that they tried several of the cameras on site and all of them also made the sound. I requested another new camera which they agreed to, but it does the same thing. Fix: I tried using an external mic on a stand, but the quality would pick up too much ambient noise. I recently corrected the problem by purchasing a Rodeo Shotgun Mic with an adapter shoe for the camera mount. I wish I had done this years ago. You don't realize how important good sound pickup is until you use a good quality mic. « Show Less
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I have been using mine to record meetings (2 hrs.+/-) and it has done well when using tripod. Sound pickup is pretty good if there are no other noises in the immediate area. Make sure there is adequate lighting on subject. Wish it had a remote for operation (mine does not). Have not tried to Youtube anything (not my intent or purpose), but manual says it's an easy do. I have a dinosaur laptop so downloading and editing is a bit of a chore. Camera does take great stills and freeze frames.
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yes, it records sound and video. here is a video my son made using this camera. you can hear a bit of sound at the beginning when the rocket 1st takes off.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RU6d8QiKQfM
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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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I don't have that problem. I just have a problem with it not recording sound. The video is great, doesn't have blurry issues, I just can't get audio recording. But other than that, it's a good video.
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@ ok4ablondeThanks a bunch, this helps alot, wanted to get some user's opinions about the sound quality in videos before trying it myself, had tried a Samsung SL720 which had 2 stereo mics, but I guess Samsung forgot to actually install the mics in the camera, really poor sound. thanks again.