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7d MII + 24-70L IS USM f/4, it's normal to hear focus mechanism in video recording?

Adel079
Apprentice
7d mark II
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ebiggs1
Legend
Legend

Not a video guy but I would guess, yes it is.

EB
EOS 1DX and 1D Mk IV and less lenses then before!

TCampbell
Elite
Elite

If you're using the in-camera mic, then yes... it'll always pick up the sound of focusing.  This was part of the point of Canon's new STM lenses in that they are nearly silent.  They aren't technically perfectly silent as if you listen carefully even those lenses can sometimes be heard focusing (though it is extremely quiet).  The USM focus motors are fairly quiet, but much snappier to focus.

 

To avoid hearing the focus motor, it's best to use an external mic.  Rode VideoMic series can mount in the hot-shoe (they don't use any electronics of the hot-shoe... they just use it as a mount point) will provide better audio quality while also isolating themselves from the sounds of the camera.  They're probably the most popular mics used for DSLR video.

 

Tim Campbell
5D III, 5D IV, 60Da

Adel079
Apprentice
Thank u guys, i was getting crazy thinking that wasa problem in the camera or the lens, i will buy a rode mic , i just check their web page. Tks a lot
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