How can I hook up two external mics to a Canon 7D?

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Jonathan S

Right now I'm using one external mic that's attached to the top of my Canon 7D (Optek).

How can I hook up another microphone that I could use on a boom pole? There's only one input.. how can I get another?

Answer
You are pushing beyond the design intentions of a dSLR with a video feature.

A real video camera has 4 microphone inputs standard as well as other.

Here is a link to the video cameras used specifically for shooting commercial video, either from a script or shooting professional sports.

http://www.panasonic.com/business/provideo/P2HD-VariCam-cinematography-camcorder.asp

Remote sporting events.

http://www.panasonic.com/business/provideo/P2HD-solid-state-camcorder.asp

Here are some links that talk about getting the best audio from a dSLR camera

http://dpexperience.com/2010/02/12/recording-audio-with-your-video-dslr-part-i/

Here is a link that shows what extreme ends one must take to make a dSLR into a viable video camera

http://vimeo.com/12051243

What is the best lapel camera?

C

I am looking for a small hidden camcorder to wear when surveillance is needed. Does anyone have ideas or recommendations? Something like a lapel pin that police officers use.

Answer
The Canon Rebel T3i takes the consumer level dSLR a couple steps closer to the mid-level Canon 60D with the addition of the rotating rear LCD screen, remote flash firing, and in-camera processing features. The already highly competent, older Rebel T2i already shared many important features with the 60D (and even features of the semi-pro 7D) including the 18 MP sensor, 63-zone exposure metering system, high ISO performance, HD movie capabilities, and Digic 4 image processor. With these new upgrades, it might make it even more difficult to choose between them. But there are some important differences.

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