Is it compatable with other brands? Lets just say a person wants to use sony's bluetooth microphone with a canon or panasonic camcorder, is there even a way to connect the technology? Does anyone know if they are compatible? I am assuming Sony's mic is only compatible with the Sony DCR-DVD405 or DCR-DVD505. Does anyone know from experience or for certain. Is it compatable with other brands? Lets just say a person wants to use sony's bluetooth microphone with a canon or panasonic camcorder, is there even a way to connect the technology? » Read More Is it compatable with other brands? Lets just say a person wants to use sony's bluetooth microphone with a canon or panasonic camcorder, is there even a way to connect the technology? Does anyone know if they are compatible? I am assuming Sony's mic is only compatible with the Sony DCR-DVD405 or DCR-DVD505. Does anyone know from experience or for certain. « Show Less
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Went to Sonystyle website. The mike uses Sony's proprietary Active Interface Shoe(16pin) -Receiver.
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Both versions of the Nolan MIC require blue-tooth to connect to the host unit. The JVC Everio does not appear to have any bluetooth capabilities, so it won't be able to pair with it.
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I've spent hours on google trying to figure out whether various camcorder models have microphone jacks. It is never in the description. Sometimes, if you're lucky, you can Google "(model number brand) microphone jack" and find a review which specifies. I'm pissed off. It shouldn't take this long to shop for a camera.
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I tried to record using a Sony DVD+R DL disc but it ran out of space after 2 hours. Sony says that this disc is not compatable with the DVDirect VRD-MC5 (although the manual indicates otherwise) and I should use a Verbatim disc, which I haven't tried yet.
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Hi Marian, Sony DCR-SX85 Camcorder is not compatible on Mac. However, by using a card reader, you can insert the Sony Memory Stick in it and access the pictures on your Mac under DCIM folder of the Memory Stick. If the Memory Stick does not appear as a storage device on your Mac, then that means that it is not being recognized or being read. Vincent
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There are alot of hot shoes, and sometimes one is compatible with a whole series of cameras , and then again sometimes not...I suggest, what I did . That was to go to Amazon and check on all the hot shoes..Usually the cameras and devices they are compatible with are ALL listed either in the actual title, or in the Technical Info....I have 4 hot shoes, for different cameras ..One of them is for two different cameras, so they are interchangeable.. Just make sure you know with WHAT ? :-) Hope this helps...
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I do not own the camcorder (I prefer Canon), but a quick look at it on Amazon shows that it has a microphone input. This means that it will work. Due to the fact that camcorders have poor pre-amps, I would suggest getting a small dedicated voice recorder like the Zoom H1 with it and use that to record sound and sync it up in post production.
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Compatibility can be a major problem with some Recorders and Blank DVD's. Contact the Sony geek squad to get the correct answer. Make sure you have all the information about the discs handy. I once had to return another brand back to Best Buy.
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Just to let you know you're not alone in wondering about an external mic input. I have two high-quality wireless microphones and a lot of experience using them. I won't consider a camcorder if it doesn't have an external audio input. I am disappointed that you haven't received a reply. Good Luck!
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David, I posted this question on another site and a person said the only reason they would lean towards the Canon because it has headphone/mic jacks. I, personally, have found that the Canon seems to get better video quality reviews but the downside is that isn't using the default settings. Almost all the reviews says the settings need to tweaked in some fashion. So I am starting to lean towards the Canon.
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I'm not entirely sure that can be done. There is no sync button on either device to my knowledge. So out of the box they are pre-synced. You can record one person on the mic and one with your camera mic at the same time but with limited range. The bluetooth mic is fairly sensitive so if the two people you are trying to record are next to each other it would pick up a conversation fine say standing 6ft or so from one another. But that is just a guess as to the sensativety range. I used it for a Christmas program of my daughters and could hear her and the kids around her as well as the teachers instructions clearly. As to your specific question you may need to call a Sony tech to get an exact answer. Hope this helped.
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On page 146 of my copy of the Image Mixer 3 SE Software Guide I found some information about writing back to the camcorder.It has to be AVCHD standard only and I guess you need to use Canon Image Mixer 3 SE to do the editing. There are other limitations in the guide.I have not tried this yet. I write my edited movies to AVCHD on DVD-R and play on PS3, Blu-Ray Player or computer.One thing I like is the on-camera "Playlist". Even without a computer you can select specific clips and then play them in sequence.Of course you can't trim an individual clip but you can tailor the presentation of clips to a specific audience and then change it again and again....No tape ! I love this Non-linear stuff ! On page 146 of my copy of the Image Mixer 3 SE Software Guide I found some information about writing back to the camcorder.It has to be AVCHD standard only and I guess you need to use Canon Image Mixer 3 SE to do the editing. There are other limitations in the guide.I have not tried this yet. I write my edited movies to AVCHD on DVD-R and play on PS3, Blu-Ray Player or computer.One thing I like is the on-camera "Playlist". Even without a computer you can select specific clips and then play them in sequence.Of course you can't trim an... » Read More On page 146 of my copy of the Image Mixer 3 SE Software Guide I found some information about writing back to the camcorder.It has to be AVCHD standard only and I guess you need to use Canon Image Mixer 3 SE to do the editing. There are other limitations in the guide.I have not tried this yet. I write my edited movies to AVCHD on DVD-R and play on PS3, Blu-Ray Player or computer.One thing I like is the on-camera "Playlist". Even without a computer you can select specific clips and then play them in sequence.Of course you can't trim an individual clip but you can tailor the presentation of clips to a specific audience and then change it again and again....No tape ! I love this Non-linear stuff ! « Show Less
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The earlier ones are not compatible. Check the blue mic website, it has the serial numbers that are compatible.
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What type of system do you have in terms of how many channels, or are they audio capable or not. I am assuming that you have a Revo system. I would also like to know if you are attempting to connect BNC cameras to your REVO system?
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I bought this SONY remote wireless microphone for use with the HDR-CX550v.Sony Wireless Bluetooth Microphone I tried it out in a wedding and I got the pastor to wear it under his outer vestments. The blue LED of the mic shone through - It was sorta funny. But it worked perfectly in capturing his words and the words of the couple getting married. The receiver module fits in the hot shoe and the camera will turn the received audio into the center channel along with the other channels picked up by the camera's 3 microphones. It worked great in the church. I was very happy with the effect. So this wireless mic is an accessory worth considering. I bought this SONY remote wireless microphone for use with the HDR-CX550v.Sony Wireless Bluetooth Microphone I tried it out in a wedding and I got the pastor to wear it under his outer vestments. The blue LED of the mic shone through - It was sorta funny. But it worked perfectly in capturing his words and the words of the couple getting married. The receiver module fits in the hot shoe and the camera will turn the received audio into the center channel along with the other channels picked up by the camera's 3 microphones.... » Read More I bought this SONY remote wireless microphone for use with the HDR-CX550v.Sony Wireless Bluetooth Microphone I tried it out in a wedding and I got the pastor to wear it under his outer vestments. The blue LED of the mic shone through - It was sorta funny. But it worked perfectly in capturing his words and the words of the couple getting married. The receiver module fits in the hot shoe and the camera will turn the received audio into the center channel along with the other channels picked up by the camera's 3 microphones. It worked great in the church. I was very happy with the effect. So this wireless mic is an accessory worth considering. « Show Less
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I own the Rebel t3i and it is compatible, it should essentially be compatible. I'd recommend maybe looking into other mics. They might be more expensive but the quality will be a lot better. I wasn't exceptionally thrilled with it, But with the mic being so cheap it's expected.
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I have a Canon DC 50 and they work fine. The only problem I've had was getting the recordings off the disc and onto computer HD. You had to use the software Canon said to use, (Roxio), sorry if that is not the right spelling. I am going to try with Windows 7 and try and find some cheap software other than Roxio.