Mounting a shotgun on the FX7 at DVinfo.net

Mike Donovan · December 13th, 2007, 01:04 PM

I'm renting an FX7 from a local place and asking them to mount a shotgun mic on it, with a beachtec. I have an FX7 myself and a beachtech. I want to mount a shotgun mic on mine and use a wireless lav set-up.

I've never mounted a shotgun on the FX7, the camera shop said it shouldn't be a problem but didn't really offer a way to do it.
Have you mounted a shotgun on your FX7 and what do you suggest?
Thanks.

Craig Irving · December 13th, 2007, 01:12 PM

I recommend...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...hockmount.html

I use the SM5 personally, because that's what fits in the V1U's mic mount, but as long as your accessory shoe is free on your FX7 you can use this.

December 13th, 2007, 01:04 PM	#1
Mike Donovan Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 52	Mounting a shotgun on the FX7 I'm renting an FX7 from a local place and asking them to mount a shotgun mic on it, with a beachtec. I have an FX7 myself and a beachtech. I want to mount a shotgun mic on mine and use a wireless lav set-up. I've never mounted a shotgun on the FX7, the camera shop said it shouldn't be a problem but didn't really offer a way to do it. Have you mounted a shotgun on your FX7 and what do you suggest? Thanks.

December 13th, 2007, 01:12 PM	#2
Craig Irving Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 539	Rode SM3 I recommend... http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...hockmount.html I use the SM5 personally, because that's what fits in the V1U's mic mount, but as long as your accessory shoe is free on your FX7 you can use this.