Canon Directional Stereo Mic (DM 50) for Camcorders with the Advanced Access Shoe by Canon USA
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Digital camera reviews of Canon Directional Stereo Mic (DM 50) for Camcorders with the Advanced Access Shoe
Digital camera Review: Not compatable with Canon HG20!
Summary: 1 Stars
This mic would probably be great if it worked with all cameras with the accessory shoe (as advertised), but it doesn't. I have the Canon VIXIA HG20 and this mic does not fit in the accessory shoe slot at all, making it useless to me. I'll be returning this and try out the DM-100. Hopefully that will work.Digital camera Review: PERFECT AND MORE....
Summary: 5 Stars
ON TIME, BETTER THAN EXPECTED, TERRIFIC CUSTOMER SERVICE. I LOST TRACK OF MY DELIVERIES AND COULDN'T FIGURE OUT IF I HAD RECEIVED ITEM. I CONTACTED CUSTOMER SUPPORT. THEY WERE PROMPT, POLITE, HELPFUL, AND SOLVED MY PROBLEM.
5+ STARS
Digital camera Review: Perfect All Around Mike For Everyday Use
Summary: 4 Stars
I recently bought a Canon HV30, and after reading the reviews, I determined that I would need some sort of external mike. It's too easy to pick up the sound of jiggling controls with the lightweight plastic housing on Canon camcorders. I had trouble picking a mike from the various candidates at first, but after doing a little research, I realized that the Canon DM-50 is the best choice. Here's why...
First and foremost, this mike doesn't add much size to the camcorder itself. The other mikes I looked at were as big or bigger than the camera. With a camera like the HV30, size is important. If you put a giant furry mike on top of it, you'll never get away with casual shooting in a public place. Everyone will see your camera from a mile away and either hide or mug for the camera. I like to keep my camera tucked in a big pocket in my jacket, so I can pull it out to shoot inconspicuously. This is the only mike that comes close to allowing me to do that.
Secondly, one type of mike doesn't cut it for all purposes. For dialogue, you need a mono shotgun. For ambient sound, you need a stereo wide dispersion mike. It makes no sense at all to get a mike that only serves one purpose. You just need to carry two mikes around with you and switch all the time. The Canon DM50 does either or both with a simple flick of a switch.
Thirdly, this mike is self powered. No need for an additional battery. This mike puts very minimal drain on the camera's battery. That is much better than carrying around the added weight of a bunch of AAs or a 9 volt.
When I got this mike, I did some tests, shooting in difficult situations... I shot music at a loud piano bar, ambient sounds at a quiet coffee house, and dialogue above the clatter of dishes at a busy restaurant. The Canon DM50 performed well under all of these conditions. There isn't a terrific amount of bass in this mike, but that is to be expected for a microphone of this type. It's enough, however, to put across music well without sounding too tinny. I experienced no camera noise in any of my tests. This mike does the job.
If I was a pro shooting movies for theaters, I'd want a really good mike on a boom. But I'm not a pro, and the Canon HV30, good as it is, isn't a pro camera. I'm shooting off the cuff vacation movies and documenting panel discussions for my work. This mike is perfect for that. No need to hesitate to get this mike if you can afford it. It's all you need.
Digital camera Review: SOOO SICK !!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
In my opinion this is a necessary addition to the canon HV series. I've used it in extremely noisy situations and the directional audio is incredible. In my opinion, this completes the camera!!!! Buy one, you will not regret it!!!Digital camera Review: Upsetting...
Summary: 1 Stars
Not seeing many reviews, I'm writing this as a warning. This mic is horrible. I bought it to get rid of the "motor noise" from my Canon Optura Pi, as many others have. When I listen now, the sound is much worse. You can barely hear people speak over the loud humming... THIS MIC IS HORRIBLE!