Topic: Hitachi DZ-MV730E camcorder help!!!

[vadimo]

anyone got the same camera here? I just wanted to have a chat about it and also ask few questions such as:

camera Sound Filter ON/OFF, should i use it for heavy music shows? I was thinking if i have it ON it might wipe out all the heavy bass, drums and guitar or make it all like 1 noise and leave me just vocals but than on the other hand if i have it OFF it might make everything as one noise, any thoughts?

also i know that next 2 shows im filming are going to be heavy as f*ck in small bar venue.

thx

[beefstew]

if ur worried about the sound that much - u should try a seperate source w/ cheap mics on MD, DAT, iRiver..etc...

[vadimo]

ahh its alright, dont want to spend more money, i think i will just have filter ON thx anyway 

[firmdragon]

I get the impression that the builtin mic is going to distort no matter what settings you have on.

[vadimo]

righty than...  so how much would good mic cost me off ebay??? and also i dont really like the idead of holding camera in one hand and mic in another.

[guitard]

Are you videotaping in stealth mode?  If so, the general rule is that the audio generally sucks in the places from which you can safely stealth video.  So even if you get a mic, if you're hidden back in the corner of the club or up in the balcony off to the side - the audio is going to suck.  Having said that - it will generaly still be better if you use an external mic, but a lot depends on the videocam's audio capabilities also. 

As far as holding a mic in one one and a cam in the other... just clip the mic to your collar or hat (or wherever) and forget about it.

[vadimo]

cool, thanks for the replay, well i decided not to film in risky places and the outcome rarely good anyway, so now its going to be places that i know dont give a shit about filming, like small venues, pubs and bars.

Next show will be in a bar-club so its ok, no stealth mode! I wanted to ask for some guidence on purchasing a mic? what should i look for and what types of quality?

thx

[vadimo]

if anybody could give me a guide how to buy a good mic for my camcorder i would apriciate it.

Something not too expensive.

thanks 

[firmdragon]

well this is your lucky day.

http://cgi.ebay.com/REALISTIC-STEREO-ELECTRET-MICROPHONE-33-1065_W0QQitemZ220045738076QQihZ012QQcategoryZ41466QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

cheap and effective.  this is the only mic i recommend under $150.

[vadimo]

well this is your lucky day.

http://cgi.ebay.com/REALISTIC-STEREO-ELECTRET-MICROPHONE-33-1065_W0QQitemZ220045738076QQihZ012QQcategoryZ41466QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

cheap and effective.  this is the only mic i recommend under $150.

he it looks a bit doggy, no make stated, any more suggestions?

thanks a lot for helping