70D Is there a way to control audio while recording video?

[sesweitzer]

I have figured out how to control the audio manually prior to entering the video record mode (no thanks to the manual) but can’t figure out how to control it once the camera is recording.

[Mykolas]

Hi catkoe,

Welcome to the Canon Forum!

There is a Wind Filter function you can enable in the menu.

1. Press MENU.
2. Select [Camera/Video #2] tab.
3. Select [Sound Recording].
4. Select [Wind Filter/Attenuator].
5. Enable the Wind Filter.

[catkoe1]

Thank you, I found it.  If I shoot in scn will it still work?  I am going on an african safari and want to avoid that awful wind sound, just wanting the sounds of the jungle. 

[TCampbell]

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@catkoe1 wrote:

When on safari, the wind blowing into the mike is annoying, is there away to mute that?

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To deal with this, you will likely want an external microphone (the Røde "Videomic" series is very popoular... these microphones include a mounting bracket which slides into the hot-shoe -- where you'd normally attach a flash).  

AND... you also probably want to put a wind muff on the microphone (these things are also commonly called a "Deadcat") -- it's the furry thing you see wrapped around microphones when using them outdoors.   The Deadcat doesn't come with the microphone... it's sold as an optional accessory.  Their sole purpose is to reduce the wind noise that a microphone would otherwise have if used in a windy environment.

[Phil777]

Tim, your answer is not sound or valid! The more expensive Canon cameras have the ability to control audio levels on screen while recording so does that make them camcorders??? Ha! No, it makes them better at recording audio levels appropriate to the circumstances. Please be honest in your replies. It is more likely a decision based on protecting sales of the more expensive Canons.

[Phil777]

Mike, you are probably correct about that function deliberately being left out. So much for customer satisfaction.

[MikeSowsun]

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@Phil777 wrote:
Mike, you are probably correct about that function deliberately being left out. So much for customer satisfaction.

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Magic lantern is now available for the 70D. It will unlock many features for you. 

[Link removed per forum guidelines]

Magic Lantern on 70D Features Video

[Phil777]

Thanks Mike. It would be nice to know what link that is but I will have to search for it. Does Magic Lantern cost?

[MikeSowsun]

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@Phil777 wrote:
Thanks Mike. It would be nice to know what link that is but I will have to search for it. Does Magic Lantern cost?

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Magic Lantern is free. The link removed was the Magic lantern homepage. Just do a Google search. 

[TCampbell]

Phil, you should read the QUOTED text in my last reply to katcoe1 in which was specifically about wind noise. If you drop the audio gain on the mic then you'll drop all sound (including sound you want to record.). A wind muff (deadcat) is designed to greatly reduce wind noise without reducing other sound. You cannot selectively reduce wind noise on the cameras built-in mic (regardless of camera cost).

[Phil777]

Thanks again Mike.