Hi everyone.
Im looking into buying either the Canon 5D mark II or a 7D.
I'm looking into the 7D because of it's native 24fps full HD in contrast to the 5D's 30fps.
I have some experience with shooting video and editing in final cut pro.
Since the 7D doesn't record sound "on board", one needs a sound mixer.
Does anyone have experience with any of these? I've seen and operated one back in school, but it was professional and expensive.
I'm looking for a mixer that costs a maximum of 400 dollars.
Any suggestions?
The 7d does record sound onboard
it has an internal mic (rubbish)
and a small jack pug to put you own mic in
the sound level is stuck on auto though !
Thats why people want seperate sound and for better 'resolution' and control that a proper sound recorder brings
The mic input does not provide 'pantom power' which some mics need
Companies like beachtek make a preamp that can disable the auto gain
also there is no way to monitor what you are recording
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IMO it is useful to collect ambient but care or another solution is required for interviews
S