Video sound

Ive done a lot of googling on this subject, and ive followed a lot of advice, but i still cant get sound on my videos, just a gentle muffle that can hardly be heard, i was just wondering would i need to buy a external microphone, would this help id be grateful for any advice thank you...Ray

An external mic will always give better sound I use a Rode VideoMic on my Canon 7D. However you should get some sound from te camera mic, although you don't state what camera.

artyman wrote in post #19081215
An external mic will always give better sound I use a Rode VideoMic on my Canon 7D. However you should get some sound from te camera mic, although you don't state what camera.

Its both the 70 and 80 Ds
maybe im setting them up wrong, what can i expect to pay for a mic Ken

Here you go https://www.gear4music​.com …0cswcVEAQYAiABE​gJsnPD_BwE

artyman wrote in post #19081250
Here you go https://www.gear4music​.com …0cswcVEAQYAiABE​gJsnPD_BwE

Right thanks Ken, ill get a mic, but first im going to sit and watch a you tube video with the camera in my hands and follow it cheers...Ray

Grrrr ive just hit another problem now, when im in manual mode the screen is very dark whats going on is it me or what thank you
Oooops i got this sorted its just the sound now

mic has been ordered any advice please about my first video

https://youtu.be/DRvOg​BRQnKI

When you get the mike get a dead cat for it to stop wind roar.

artyman wrote in post #19081819
When you get the mike get a dead cat for it to stop wind roar.

What whats one of them Ken

Google is your friend!

https://www.google.co.​uk …Mtd2l6uAEB&scli​ent=psy-ab

Im sorry for being a nuisance, but after doing a lot of googling, i still cant grasp setting exposure when im in Manual mode for videoing, when i do get the exposure to move, other thing alter as well like ISO and aperture, does anyone know what im doing wrong please thank you...Ray

Exposure in manual mode is the same as taking a photo and the same criteria apply. However it is normal to shoot at twice the frame rate ie at 24fps then shutter speed should be 1/50 or if at 60fps then 1/125, the balance of the exposure is then via aperture and ISO. If in a changing light situation then I find it easier to set shutter and aperture and set the ISO to automatic. Aperture will of course have DOF implications and using a ND filter may be required in bright situations if using a wide aperture as ISO can't go below 100.

OK thank you Ken

With the camera in Video mode, you might need to spend a bit of time rummaging around in the menu screens. You'll likely find a menu that will give you some control over the audio recording in your video. You may have unknowingly changed something from the default settings. Maybe a setting that that turns the on-board mic on or off. Maybe a choice of automatic or manual control of the recording level.

Obviously, make sure the on-board mic is enabled and try the Automatic setting for the recording level to at least test if it is working at all. Or set the level control to Manual and try recording at different settings and see how the camera responds.