When using a Sennheiser ME66 or Beyerdynamic MCE87-NCS shotgun with a Rycote softie attached, it gets into view in the upper right corner of the video when fully zoomed out, let alone when attaching a wide angle.

Are there any alternatives, apart from using the accessory shoe, which gets into the way of the flip out LCD screen, to get the mic positioned somewhat higher? I thought Rode has the SM5 suspension, but they are difficult to get over here.

What would you suggest?

This may do it for you:

http://www.thej-rod.com/

I use this http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/126229-REG/Cool_Lux_MD3000_MD_3000_Light_and_Sound.html

along with a shotgun mount. It is a little bulky, but I haven't had a chance to fashion my own hotshoe mount yet.

John,

That was the one I was looking for. I remember having seen the link here before but could not find it. Thanks and a happy New Year.

Steven,

Thanks for the quick reply. I already have that one, but in this case it did not fit the bill for my intentions, island hopping in the Caribbean on a sailing yacht, where I need both shotgun, wireless mic and on camera lighting. I will use your suggestion as well for the other two items. Happy New Year to you as well.

may i just chip in to recommend the j rod a little more, it truely is excellent and has solved all sorts of on camera mic mounting problems with me. really worth the money.

I have already ordered it, right after John's tip. Thanks for the heads-up.

Thanks for the compliments guys !
I am glad that The J-Rod is working so well for you !