Anyone praising this mic either hasn't ever listened to the internal mic or they're experiencing auditory hallucinations.
I did an exhaustive test comparing this mic to a cheap lav mic and the internal mic's with both my a6000 and a6300. Depending on what you're recording, there are times that the internal mic's on both these cameras sound significantly better than this external mic.
On my FS7, the internal mic at the back of the camcorder is better than this mic attached to the MiS hotshot on the handle.
Sony didn't have to deliver "pro" quality with this mic, but it probably the wort product I've ever purchased from Sony, and I couldn't even count how many things I've bought from Sony over the last 3 decades.
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From the manufacturer
Sony ECM-GZ1M Gun / Zoom Microphone
Records in Zoom Mic and Gun mic modes; Zoom Mic Mode records audio level corresponding to zoom length; Gun Mic Mode records super-directional. Powered by the camcorder's multi-interface shoe; Windscreen reduces ambient noise.
In the box
- Spacer (1).
- Wind screen (1).
- Connector protect cap (1).
- Carrying pouch (1).
(Camcorder sold separately)
Records in Zoom Mic and Gun mic modes; Zoom Mic Mode records audio level corresponding to zoom length; Gun Mic Mode records super-directional. Powered by the camcorder's multi-interface shoe; Windscreen reduces ambient noise. (camera shown sold separately).
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Product Name
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α7 III WITH 35 MM MAGE SENSOR | α7 III WITH 35 MM MAGE SENSOR | α6500 Premium APS-C Camera | α7R III 35 mm with arutofocus | α6000 E-mount with APS-CSensor | α7 III with 35-mm image sensor |
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Lens compatibility
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Sony E-mount lenses | Sony E-mount lenses | Sony E-mount lenses | Sony E-mount lenses | Sony E-mount lenses | Sony E-mount lenses |
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Sensor type
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35 mm full frame Exmor R CMOS | 35 mm full frame Exmor R CMOS | APS-C type Exmor CMOS sensor | 35 mm full frame Exmor R CMOS | APS-C type (23.5 x 15.6 mm) | 35 mm full frame Exmor R CMOS |
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Megapixels
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Approx. 24.2 megapixels | Approx. 24.2 megapixels | Approx. 24.2 megapixels | Approx. 42.4 megapixels | 24.3 Megapixels | Approx. 24.2 megapixels |
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Weight
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Approx. 1 lb 7.0 oz / 650 g | Approx. 1 lb 7.0 oz / 650 g | Approx. 1 lb, Approx. 453 g | 657 g / 1 lb 7.2 oz | Approx. 10.05 oz | Approx. 1 lb 7.0 oz / 650 g |
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| Customer Rating | (451) | (522) | (7242) | (152) | (77) | (11) |
| Price | $98.00 | $129.99 | $93.83 | $194.99 | $129.00 | $248.00 |
| Shipping | FREE Shipping. Details | FREE Shipping. Details | FREE Shipping. Details | FREE Shipping. Details | FREE Shipping. Details | FREE Shipping. Details |
| Sold By | Amazon.com | Beach Camera Same Day Shipping | Da Lorenzo Shop | Amazon.com | Audio king | Amazon.com |
| Item Dimensions | 5.93 x 1.9 x 8.5 inches | 3.94 x 2 x 8.5 inches | 0 x 0 x 0 inches | 5.88 x 2.5 x 8.5 inches | 5.51 x 3.94 x 9.45 inches | 11.22 x 3 x 4.75 inches |
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Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2016
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Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2018
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There wasn't a single time I could honestly say the ECMGZ1M made the sound any better. The Sony notes do state that the ECMGZ1M ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2017Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2019
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Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2018
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Top reviews from other countries
Leo
DON'T BUY, it is a very very low quality mic
Reviewed in Canada on July 31, 2021Verified Purchase
Julius
A bit better than on camera mic.
Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2018Verified Purchase
Amazon Customer
Meh
Reviewed in Canada on June 28, 2019Verified Purchase
Sadoon
Dont buy
Reviewed in Canada on June 13, 2020Verified Purchase
The Gardening Queen
Zoom option does not work
Reviewed in Canada on August 2, 2017Verified Purchase
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