CM-500 Shotgun Microphone for DSLR Camera Video Photography

SKU: KF10.001

  • 29.99
Overall Rating 4.7   78
Reviews
3
Good contruction but very low volume
Pros:This microphone is well made, in aluminiumComes in a really nice foam boxThe mic stays alligned with the back of the camera, you will not bump your head when using the viewfinderThe 2032 cell is included in the packageCons:Doesn't come with a travelling bagalthough the mic has a +10 db the volume was very low on my canon 6d, I then had to raise the camera volume which added a lot of static noiseThe volume was lower and noisier than the 6d internal mic.You can see my video review here: youtube.com/watch?v=MCQHODGcrnU
15/05/2016
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5
High quality and works well!
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