Polaroid Pro Video Condenser Shotgun Microphone For The Olympus Evolt PEN-E-PL3, PEN E-P3, E-PM1, P

This item claims to be compatible with many Olympus cameras because it connects with a 3.5mm plug. However, the Olympus cameras do not include that sort of audio plug. You really need to check your camera's actual connectivity specifications before purchasing and before assuming that it's compatible merely because your camera, along with innumerable other models, is listed as being allegedly compatible.

They aren't compatible unless your camera actually includes a 3.5mm audio plug. Also, this requires a hot shoe to mount the microphone and some of the listed cameras do not have a hot shoe.

This is careless, dare I say tacky, advertising claims.

Unfortunately I purchased this at the same time I purchased my EPL-1 camera. I was under the impression from another review that this would be compatible. The EPL-1 and many Olympus cameras use a proprietary input meaning that this microphones 3.5mm jack won't work. Also the unit that I was sent doesn't properly power on and has an overall cheap feeling about it. Instead go with the official Olympus product (see below).

Olympus SEMA-1 Mic Adapter Set for Olympus E-PL1 Micro Four Third Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera

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I have an Olympus Evolt EPL-1 and this thing works great. I really don't understand the issue with the other review. It is small enough not to weigh down the camera but big enough to give you great sound. Mounting was pretty fast and easy. The shipping was great since I got this directly from the seller and not amazon. I would say this is the nicest shotgun mic I have had. Would recommend again.

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