Alpha 580 review is now up

[pakodominguez]

I was trying the video function on my A580 over the weekend and impressed with the image quality but the sound (outside recording) was more wind than what I wanted to record. Looking throuogh David's excellent review of the A580 I could not find any comments on the sound and how to fit an external microphone. Any suggestions from a current user on what model to purchase. I guess that one fitting on to the flash shoe (with a short lead) would be ideal. Has to be suitable for outdoor recording. Thanks in advance.

You probably need something like this:
http://www.adorama.com/ISOECMALST1.html


BTW, on stock at sonystyle.com (Adorama is having new alpha products this week, included that SEL 30mm Macro, probably this mic will be on the same shipment)

[alphaomega]

Thank you for your quick response Pako. I have ordered one from Amazon.co.uk. I am sure this will device will greatly enhance the sound.

[pakodominguez]

Thank you for your quick response Pako. I have ordered one from Amazon.co.uk. I am sure this will device will greatly enhance the sound.

looking forward on your review of this mic.

[Birma]

Is that the e-mount 30mm Pako? Will you be checking it out?

[pakodominguez]

Is that the e-mount 30mm Pako? Will you be checking it out?

Yes, the SEL 30mm f3.5 macro -I'll go and see what it looks like

There are little chances I'll buy this lens, this kind of macro (50mm equivalent) is good for technical stuff (reproductions, stamps) but for that I already have what I need on the A-mount system -and all the adapters I'll need in case I pick the NEX for macro stuff. I prefer to save that money for the 24mm; the 55-200 and specially, for the NEX7 (or whatever # they'll give to that rumored EVF NEX)