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I'm not sure because it uses the special Sony hotshoe on top of the camera not a cable that you plug in so it's doubtful.

No I haven't sorry. I have only used a Manfrotto micro tripod but a gimbal would be better for stability for sure 🙂

www.sony.co.uk/electronics/handycam-camcorders-microphones-speakers/ecm-gz1m

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

Yes this camera is quite dated now but has a good optical zoom lens for wildlife. Phone camera are ok for general photos but not suitable for wildlife really as zoom is digital not optical

Yes that is the one. It simply goes straight onto the hotshoe on top of camera, no wires needed 🙂

Hello! I'm thinking of buying him one now sh2, it's still worth a 2023 or the phones take pictures so well that there's no point anymore, I'd like to use it to photograph birds but also people and vacations

Even modern cell phones can't replace having a 50x or 60x or 60x lens that you get with a bridge camera. Sony HX400V HX300 Canon SX60 SX540 SX50 SX70 All good units

About $300 but look for good used ones too.

I only noticed a bit of an improvement when shooting with this mic outdoors. I find that just sticking a bit of foam over the internal mic can work ok to combat wind noise too.

Yes it has proved to be good for astronomy as well as birdwatching.

Great. It's a very good lens for macro and of course other general photography too. The out-of-focus areas are nice and soft too producing pleasing backgrounds. Hope you enjoy using it :-)

@@koolkutz7 Thank you, Steve.🐨

I think this is a common error with this camera model that has been reported by some users. Not sure how to fix it though.

No, you simply just place it onto the hotshoe on top of the camera, no wires needed. The camera automatically recognizes you have the microphone attached :-)

No I don't think so.

Appreciated thanks :-)

No converters needed. Simply place the Sony microphone on the hotshoe on top of camera & it works automatically.

Sorry I can only speak English if you have a question. Thanks

Yes the beauty of nature is inspiring.

The microphone you need is here in the link (shown in my video): www.ebuyer.com/801399-sony-ecm-gz1m-gun-zoom-microphone-for-handycam-camera-accessories-at-ebuyer-ecmgz1m-syh?msclkid=8b55fa08089118e53f499b571c05125f&PLAs%7C%7CBing%7C%7CPhoto%7C%7CAccessories%20%26%20Lenses%7C%7CMedium&PLAs%7C%7CPhoto%7C%7CCamera%20and%20Camcorder%20Accessories

@@koolkutz7 thank full

Yes here is the link: www.proav.co.uk/sony-ecm-gz1m-zoom-microphone-for-cameras-with-multi-interface-shoe

@@koolkutz7 thankyou

It's really easy; you simply slide it directly onto the the hotshoe on top of camera (no wires required) and the cameras automatically reconizes there is a mic attached. Audio Rec levels can be adjusted in the menu.

@@koolkutz7 thankyou very much.i will buy one,I film Motorsport with this camera,and was searching for an external mic,thanks for your help.

@@trancebynature4 No worries :-)

Not sure I can help with that one, never happened to me on that camera. Have you tried using a different memory card in case the one that is inserted is full or become corrupted?

I don't know sorry, I have only ever used the official Sony mic that goes on the hotshoe.

@@koolkutz7 Ok, thank u Steve.

Dead Cat! Yes I got an angry dog growling at my microphone recently too, a bit embarrassing! The filters are reasonably priced; I use Hoya ones mostly & they are good. Depending on what you like to photograph I would consider a DSLR or even Mirrorless camera system over a 'Bridge' camera. And of course it depends on your budget.

No Jim it does not have a microphone port. That's why you have to use the official Sony one that connects directly onto the hotshoe (no wires required) as shown in my video; it costs about £70 (UK).

Thanks, it was a joy to watch these birds.

@@koolkutz7 very welcome!

Nice one, thanks :-)

Yes, use the zoom lens at about 5x at least then choose the max aperture available, then have your model near to you but far away from the background if possible.

No the lens is fixed into the camera body-it's a 20-1200mm equiv focal length.

@@koolkutz7 can it take good mickro portrets and night shots

The max film quality is 1080p (Full HD) at 50p. I think you can do lower too at 720p etc

@@koolkutz7 brilliant thanks bud. It's a good camera I think so I'll be after one next couple of weeks.

@@wildsolitude101 Enjoy using it :-)

@@koolkutz7 hope your channel continues to grow. Good work mate

@@wildsolitude101 Thanks, appreciated :-)

Thanks, appreciated :-)

You're welcome. Enjoy using the camera if you own it.

Yes the Sony certainly gives you a lot more telephoto zoom range. Maybe also have a look at the Panasonic FZ80/82; I own it and it's pretty decent for stills and can shoot 4K video-it has a 20-1200mm zoom range.

@@koolkutz7 thanks a lot for your reply, I will check the FZ80/82 as well

It does improve the audio somewhat but being Sony brand I feel it is a bit overpriced for what it is. The advantage is that it's easy to use; simply place on hotshoe and it works-no wires dangling down by camera.

Hi Patricia. I probably would not use this camera for vlogging on a YT channel because the screen only tilts so you can't see yourself. And it only shoots Full HD video, not 4K. I have used a Panasonic FZ330 (FZ300 in some regions) and that is very good for video (you might need some lights indoors though) as it shoots 4K, has a fully articulating touchscreen, has a 25-600mm F2.8 zoom lens and you can plug in an external microphone for better quality audio (I use a Rode video mic pro). It's also weather-sealed (the Sony isn't). The Menus are much easier to use than sony's messy, confusing ones too! Hope that helps.

No, because there is not a mic port on this camera.

If you are shooting on the full AUTO mode indoors then the camera might automatically try to raise the ISO so you will get 'grainy' (blotchy) looking images. Yes, try using the pop-up flash indoors or some decent LED lights etc. Hope that helps.