Ah, totally forgot about the fuzzy… it came from thewindcutter.com. The small stick-on ones are made to order… just specify the size and they send you what you need!

That flash adapter does look like the right one, and should allow you to use any standard flash or hot shoe accessory (like wireless triggers). Enjoy!

Good audio comes from a combination of a good microphone, close proximity to the source, and a high signal to noise ratio (your source vs. background noise). With any DSLR you’re starting with a low-quality mic already… but both cameras you mentioned have the ability to capture an external source through a standard 1/8″ mini-plug. The only problem is that they use auto-gain-control that keeps the audio from fluctuating too much and from clipping when too loud. This can be problematic at times depending on what you are recording.

The short answer is that it just depends on what you are shooting and where it is going to end up. Web interviews that will be partially masked by music are totally fine… heck even without the music. Something with higher production value… not so much. I would recommend at minimum picking up a good mic that you can plug into the camera. My favorite is the Rode VideoMic – Rode VideoMic Directional Shotgun Mic w/Mount

It’s really an awesome microphone and hooks right up to your camera.

Take care man!

The one item I came looking for is attached to the camera… The little fuzzy windscreen that you attached during the shoot at the Pali Lookout.

Who makes that?

Thanks to you and Tracie again for a great workshop!

I was the guy with the old, rickety Minolta A1, and you mentioned to me that you thought a flash adapter was available. I was browsing Gadget Universe, and came across this one:

http://gadgetinfinity.com/product.php?productid=16892&cat=275&page=1

Was this what you were talking about?

Also, are there any DSLRs on the market that take good video AND have good audio (Panasonic GH1? Canon 7d?)

Thanks again!

Regards,

Neal