Recording on a Canon 5D

[robert]

I wish to start recording sound on my Canon 5D Mark 2 camera. I already have and AKG C1000 microphone. Can anyone advise me if a mike cradle and connection is available for the 5D?

[billyfromConsett]

Try Canon's website. Few people around here will own one of these babies.

[robert]

Thanks, Billy, but no joy with Canon on the AKG. However I have been pointed to another website which offers the possibiity of attaching different mikes to the 5D- trouble is, I'd have to buy a new mike when I've already got one.

Robert

[billyfromConsett]

Dvdoctor or dvinfo might have someone who can answer this.

[fraught]

Hi Robert,

The 5D Mark II has a Stereo Jack in it as well as the usual Hot Shoe on the top for attaching your External Mic. The camera has a built in Mic but it is only Mono, so you need to attach the external mic to get Stereo Sound.

I did a little research and it would appear your Mic has a 3-pin XLR Connection. So if you are going to use it with the 5D, you may need to find yourself a converter to a Mini Jack? Not totally au fait with that side of things really.

Hope that helps.