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Hi Folks
I am new to video. I am buying a D800 "of course , still in waiting list".
I want to ask if anyone can tell me should I go with the videomic for 140$ or a 35$ no name one ? how big of different will be ? I mostly will use it in event such as wedding ..etc
or both of them are not good ?
thanks
I am also looking and investigating this. The reviews and discussions I have seen points to the answer of "it depends" :-)
If you are doing it professionally then go for the Rode (don't think you will be wearing it!)
Hi,
There are several 'no names' that aren't so bad, but most are to be avoided. Why they are bad in workmanship that usually translates to handling noise - noise that gets picked up from the camera by usage, even focusing the lens or zooming, and in just longevity of the mic.
I use an AudioTechnia brand that is more than twice the cost of the Rode mode, but likely doesn't deliver twice the quality of sound, so be aware that cost is not the total deciding factor. AT's are built a tiny bit better, but at that level, a tiny bit in quality costs quite a bit more.
For weddings, handling noise will be important to you as directional quality to your sound. You'll want a high-quality shotgun mic with terrific handing quality in a really good shock mount. That way you can leave your camera running while adjusting it and not getting any of your sounds touching the camera. You also want to minimize the side comments next to you.
The Rode shock mount is great. I like the short AudioTechnia shotgun, but I'm guessing that the Rode shotgun is pretty good, too.
My best,
Mike
Mike nailed the technical interests so I will not repeat. I will also fall on the side of the Rode. Money well spend for how directional it is. I'm inpressed.
Sorry to throw in this curved ball, but I compared the Rode and settled on the Sennheiser MKE 400 Compact Shotgun Microphone instead. The Rode was excellent and you will not be disappointed if you buy one, but for me the sheer size and weight of the Rode made it a no no for me. I think the Rode will give you better results than the Sennheiser, and if you plan on mounting your camera on a tripod at all times while shooting, the size issue will probably not be a cause for concern, but for me it certainly was. The MKE 400 is about a quarter of the size of the Rode, runs for ages on a single AAA battery, and fits on the hotshoe of my D3s like it was made for the camera. Nikon also make a mic, but I have no experience of it. The Sennheiser has given me spectacular directional results (has picked up conversations clearly 100 feet away), and although a bit more expensive than the Rode, I would highly recommend it. Bear in mind that if you are going to be recording outside in the open, wind noise will be a problem. Fortunately both manufacturers offer a "fluffy", which go some way to mitigate its intrusion.
If you buy the Rode you'll be very happy, I just wanted to give you an alternative to consider. Good luck.
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