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The Bottom Line: Manfrotto's Modosteady Three-in-One cleverly combines a tabletop tripod, a shoulder brace, and a counterbalance stabilizer for shooting video, but most of that's moot if you've got a good optical stabilizer in your camcorder. Read review

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Manufacturer description: The ECM-MSD1 Gun Zoom Microphone is a high-grade stereo microphone with directional pick control. It synchronizes with your camcorder's zoom feature for seamless audio/visual pickup of one person ... Read more

Specs: Microphone Detachable Shoe mount, Microphone, Black, 1.8 oz, Mini-phone 3.5 mm, Synchronized with camcorder zoom

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Specs: Microphone Detachable, Microphone, Hot shoe

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Manufacturer description: The MKE 300 has been specially designed for use on film and video cameras/camcorders. It is fitted onto the camera's flashmount and by virtue of its super-cardioid/lobar ... Read more

Specs: Microphone External, Microphone, 2.1 oz, Mini-phone mono 3.5 mm, On/off switch, Battery level indication

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Manufacturer description: Sony's ECM-S930C Camcorder Microphone is designed for Digital Recording for high quality stereo sound. The ECM-S930C features high quality microphone with wide frequency response, lower noise, one point stereo ... Read more

Specs: Microphone Detachable, Microphone, Metallic silver, 1.4 oz, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, L-shaped plug, Gold-plated plug, 1 year Limited warranty

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Manufacturer description: The 728B has a built-in smooth-moving 3 way head in cast aluminum suitable for use with small video cameras as well as with photographic equipment. The head has separate pan ... Read more

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Manufacturer description: Canon is a leader in professional business and consumer imaging equipment and information systems. By developing innovative, high-quality business solutions Canon makes it easy to create, manage, and share images ... Read more

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Manufacturer description: The ECM-HST1 High Fidelity Stereo Microphone is portable and perfect for capturing all those wonderful sound bites from your family and friends. With its Active Interface Shoe, the ECM-HST1 microphone ... Read more

Specs: Microphone Detachable, Microphone, Graphite silver, 1.8 oz

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Manufacturer description: The pick-up pattern of the built-in microphone on camcorders is omni-directional, meaning that it picks up all sounds, in every direction equally, no matter which direction you point the camcorder. ... Read more

Specs: Microphone External, Microphone, Mini-phone 3.5 mm

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Manufacturer description: Designed specifically for use with mini DV cameras, the SGM-X is a professional super-cardioid shotgun microphone with a wide frequency response and low noise levels. Powered by a supplied LR-44 ... Read more

Specs: Microphone External Shoe mount, Microphone, 3.7 oz, Mini-phone 3.5 mm

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Manufacturer description: Audio-Technica offers its ATR55 unidirectional condenser shotgun microphone. It is designed especially for use with video cameras and has two range settings: "Normal" for close- to medium-distance recording and "Tele" ... Read more

Specs: Microphone External, Microphone, Black, Mini-phone mono 3.5 mm, On/off switch, 1 year Limited warranty Parts and labor

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Manufacturer description: Insure perfect digital photographs wherever you are with the VCT-1500L tripod from Sony. With legs that expand from 16.9 inches to 59.1 inches and a mounting head that ... Read more

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Manufacturer description: Sony offers ECM-MS908C stereo microphone for video recording designed for advanced amateur use. Video camera shoe attachment fits beautifully on most camcorders. Extension arm holds the ECM-908C away from the ... Read more

Specs: Microphone Detachable, Microphone, Metallic gray, 3.9 oz, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, L-shaped plug, Gold-plated plug, 1 year Limited warranty Parts and labor

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Manufacturer description: Bring the audio in your videos to life with the ECM-HGZ1 shotgun microphone from Sony. Used with a compatible Handycam camcorder, the ECM-HGZ1 synchronizes the audio to the camcorder's ... Read more

Specs: Microphone Detachable Shoe mount, Microphone, Graphite silver, 1.8 oz, Synchronized with camcorder zoom, Limited warranty

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Manufacturer description: The WCS-999 Wireless Microphone system from Sony lets you record voices up to 45 meters away depending on environment and transmission conditions. The WCS-999 is ideal for video camcorders - ... Read more

Specs: Microphone External, Wireless microphone system, Ear-bud, Black, 3.1 oz, Mono, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Mini-phone mono 3.5 mm, Wind shield, 1 year Limited warranty

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Manufacturer description: Gitzo Monopods set the standard others can only aspire to, and no sporting or live action coverage would be complete without them.

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Manufacturer description: Sakar International Inc. designs and manufactures a wide range of technology, toy, and consumer electronic products. It offers consumers a unique blend of high quality products at affordable prices.

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Manufacturer description: With Sony's VCT-R100 Lightweight Tripod, you add a creative and original twist to digital imaging. Ultra-portable and expandable, the tripod can be adjusted for the perfect height and the ... Read more

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Manufacturer description: To complement the high performance of its camcoders, Canon offers a variety of different accessories. Whether you desire a fresh perspective, more light, or simply want to extend your shooting ... Read more

Specs: Microphone Detachable, Microphone, Black, 4.2 oz, Hot shoe

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Manufacturer description: Take your power to go with this handy accessory kit designed for your HDR-TG1 Handycam camcorder. You get a spare NP-FH50 InfoLITHIUM H series rechargeable battery pack, the compact BC-TRP ... Read more

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Manufacturer description: Never miss another scream of delight, another note of special performance, or another vow on that "special day." Designed to capture sound directly from the source, the ECM-HW1 takes advantage ... Read more

Specs: Microphone External, Wireless microphone system

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Manufacturer description: Rugged, compact and versatile for great video sound, the MKE 400 is a small shot gun microphone for cameras with a lighting shoe mount and external microphone input.

Specs: Microphone Detachable Shoe mount, Microphone, 2.1 oz, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, On/off switch, Battery level indication

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Manufacturer description: The Tiffen lightweight series combines lightweight, compact design with sturdy construction. Easily maneuverable and perfect anywhere - especially in tight places. Materials have an excellent strength-to-weight ratio. The Traveler has ... Read more

Specs: 10 years warranty