External mic for Cannon T5i: Looking for advice on a external mic for the T5i. I am trying to get rid of the internal noise that the T5i creates in the video mode.

jwrand Loc: Texas

Looking for advice on a external mic for the T5i. I am trying to get rid of the internal noise that the T5i creates in the video mode.

Bloke Loc: Waynesboro, Pennsylvania

jwrand wrote:

Looking for advice on a external mic for the T5i. I am trying to get rid of the internal noise that the T5i creates in the video mode.

I use a Zoom H1 with my T4i. It cost around $100, although there are more expensive alternatives. I bought the (rather expensive) cable to connect it to the camera, but have never used it. The H1 is a recorder, rather than just a mic. I mount it on top of the T4i, but also let the camera record its own audio. Because I normally shoot in church with multiple cameras, I use the H1 as the main audio, and sync all the cameras to that track when I edit the video together.

The audio is significantly cleaner than that of any of the cameras when shooting indoors. If you shoot outdoors, though, you will need a wind 'muff' for the recorder. I used this setup to shoot an outdoor wedding for a friend, and the H1 picked up more wind noise than the internal audio of the camera.

jwrand Loc: Texas

One of the options that I have seen is the Shure VP83F LensHopper Shotgun Mic that can record to the camera and its buit in recorder. But I am confused over the many different mics available; don't know which way to go.

jimmya Loc: Phoenix

jwrand wrote:

Looking for advice on a external mic for the T5i. I am trying to get rid of the internal noise that the T5i creates in the video mode.

I own a t3i and I use this mike with excellent results. It's not cheap but gives me excellent audio clarity and sound quality.

http://www.amazon.com/Shure-VP83-LensHopper-Camera-Mounted-Microphone/dp/B00DU66WWQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1391357734&sr=8-2&keywords=shure+dslr+microphone

jwrand Loc: Texas

Thanks Jimmy, the Shure VP83F is the same mic with a built in recorder and cost an additional hundred dollars.

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

jwrand wrote:

Looking for advice on a external mic for the T5i. I am trying to get rid of the internal noise that the T5i creates in the video mode.

I often use my 60D and T3i to record concerts. First, what lens are you using. On a T5i using anything but an STM lens will result in the sound of auto focusing being picked up by the mics. I use the RODE Stereo VideoMic Pro mounted to my hot shoe. Unlike most RODE camera mics, this one was designed especially for music recordings.

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

jwrand wrote:

Looking for advice on a external mic for the T5i. I am trying to get rid of the internal noise that the T5i creates in the video mode.

Check out Rode video mics. Do the job well.

Crwiwy Loc: Devon UK

jwrand wrote:

Looking for advice on a external mic for the T5i. I am trying to get rid of the internal noise that the T5i creates in the video mode.

What noise is it that you are hearing?

I have a T5i and have taken video oudoors with occasional wind noise on a windy day which is understandable.
I have also taken video inside an abbey where the only noise I could hear on the video was the occasional scuffling of people in the background.

As another member has already stated - you need the stm lens if you want silent focussing. Alternatively turn the auto focus off and focus manually.

jwrand Loc: Texas

The noise is audio noise produced by the auto gain control turning up the gain during quiet parts of the filming.

Crwiwy Loc: Devon UK

jwrand wrote:

The noise is audio noise produced by the auto gain control turning up the gain during quiet parts of the filming.

I know the sort of noise you mean but cannot say that my camera has every displayed this problem even in a very quiet abbey?

The auto gain control would most likely give the same problem even with a $100+ external microphone as it is not the mic causing the problem.

There is a free program called Magic Lantern that sits on your memory card and gives dozens of extra functions to the camera. One of these functions is a manual volume control.

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

Crwiwy wrote:

I know the sort of noise you mean but cannot say that my camera has every displayed this problem even in a very quiet abbey?

The auto gain control would most likely give the same problem even with a $100+ external microphone as it is not the mic causing the problem.

There is a free program called Magic Lantern that sits on your memory card and gives dozens of extra functions to the camera. One of these functions is a manual volume control.

Check it out: http://www.magiclantern.fm/

Highly recommended, especially for video and may well solve your problems. Read instructions carefully, but it is very solid.

I would still recommend an external mic for quality....

Vladimir200 Loc: Beaumont, Ca.

I purchased the Shure VP83. This is the version that does not have the recorder. I purchased it after reading some of the negative reviews of some of the RODE mics. Short answer, I LOVE this external mic which I place on my Nikon D610 for use when I do video. It was recently reduced to $199. A few months ago, I think I paid around $230 or $240.

Reinaldokool Loc: San Rafael, CA

jwrand wrote:

Looking for advice on a external mic for the T5i. I am trying to get rid of the internal noise that the T5i creates in the video mode.

I have two: My Rode is great but Takstar SGC-598 does a pretty good job also at a lower price.