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Q: QuestionIs there audio included when recording videos?

Asked 9 years ago by Kay.

• A:Answer Hi Kay, yes, movies shot with this camera are recorded in MPEG-4 format with AAC audio. Dave

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Q: QuestionIs this a good camera for sports photography?

Asked 9 years ago by Kay.

• A:Answer Hi Kay! Yes. This camera is good enough for sports photography. -Anthony

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Q: Questionwhen recording video, is there an option to pause recording (not stopping) and then resume filming?

Asked 9 years ago by MarioMario.

• A:Answer Hi MarioMario, no, there isn't. You can only start/stop the recording. Thanks_Mitch

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Q: QuestionIs is a used camera?????

Asked 9 years ago by Cupcake.

• A:Answer No it is not a use camera

  Answered 9 years ago by SensuyVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI turn on camera, it tells me to turn it off and restart. that seems to do nothing

Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Mine does that when I forget to remove lens cover before turning it on

  Answered 8 years ago by LovapicVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan you add your own flash?

Asked 9 years ago by tmoney.

• A:Answer Hi tmoney, no, you can't. The camera doesn't have a shoe mount. Thanks_Mitch

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Q: Questionst carddoes the camera wome with an st card

Asked 9 years ago by Heather.

• A:Answer Hi Heather, SD card is sold separately. -Anthony

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Q: Questiondoes this have a sim card and can this camera be attached with my laptop without buying anything further

Asked 9 years ago by Heather.

• A:Answer Hi Heather, the camera doesn't come with an SD card. You can connect the camera to the computer via the supplied USB cable. Thanks_Mitch

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Q: Questionborrowed this camera from daughter - have never used it before, I replaced the batteries, but I can't seem to get it to "turn on". I have it set on the "green I camera" If the batteries are good, why won't it turn on? Are there other settings?

Asked 9 years ago by Wiseman.

Q: QuestionCan you add other lenses to this camera?

Asked 9 years ago by Jenjen765.

• A:Answer Hi Jenjen765, this camera has a fixed lens, you can't change the lens nor add conversion lenses. Thanks_Mitch

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Q: QuestionIs there a timer to set videos not pictures?

Asked 9 years ago by SophiaR.

• A:Answer Hi SophiaR! You can only set a self timer for pictures with this camera. -Anthony

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Q: QuestionCan I control this camera from my PC?

Asked 9 years ago by Chloe.

• A:Answer Hi Chloe, no, you can't. The camera doesn't have the PC tethering function. Thanks_Mitch

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Q: QuestionIs there a cordless or cord remote that is compatible with this camera? Or a universal remote I can use?

Asked 9 years ago by twil.

• A:Answer Hi twil, no, there is no compatible remote control for this camera. Thanks_Mitch

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Q: QuestionIs it possible to download pics from this camera, onto a Mac computer, and if so...how?

Asked 9 years ago by Suedehead.

• A:Answer actually this camera comes with this port thing and you can plug it in your computer if it has a USB port

  Answered 9 years ago by Helloimalex

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Q: Questionhow to set camera for Black& White imagesHae kindly inform me how to set my Sony H300 for a clear black & white images

Asked 10 years ago by lenny.

• A:Answer HI lenny, the DSC-H300 doesn’t support Color Mode Feature to set the image to black and white. However, you can edit and create monochromatic black and white effect on PlayMemories Home software. For more information, visit the following links: https://us.en.kb.sony.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/45121/p/40096,40097,40126,90704/c/65,66/kw/How%20to%20set%20pictures%20Black%20and%20white http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/disoft/int/download/playmemories-home/index.html I hope this helps, Dave

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Q: Questionis the h300 the same as the hx300?

Asked 11 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer I think that the X model has a view finder

  Answered 10 years ago by INHERSHEY

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Q: QuestionThe User Guide states:...When you connect the camera to a computer, the AutoPlay Wizard appears... (with Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Mac OS X). So is this device with USB Connect Setting usable with newer versions of Windows?

Asked 4 years ago by Jayne.

• A:Answer Hi Jayne, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The camera can be connected to Windows computers. However, we do recommend removing the SD card and use the SD card reader connected to Windows PC to transfer the images and videos. Thank you so much for your question. And thank you for choosing Sony. - Pakorn (Sony Social Support)

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Q: QuestionIs that one to take photos?

Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Hi, yes this camera model does take photos.

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Q: QuestionHi. Does this camera have a mic port?Also can I charge it ?please respond:)

Asked 6 years ago by Ren.

• A:Answer Hi, Ren! No. This camera does not have a mic port. If you are asking if the camera can be charged directly by connecting to an outlet, no. It uses four size AA batteries. For more information, please visit this link: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4476/44765442M.pdf -Vincent

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