Handle & Case Noise on HDR-FX1 at DVinfo.net

Michael Dunn · February 21st, 2006, 08:55 AM

I just upgraded from a Sony VX 1000 to the HDR-FX1 and I have noticed how much noise is transfered from the handle and the whole shell of the camera to the on board microphone. The hard shell of the camera and handle are the culprit.

Since almost all the shooting I do is hand held and I am constantly moving the camera to follow the action, the handling noise is noticable.

Anyone else have this problem? It rarely occurred while using the VX1000.

I am considering wrapping the handle with a thin rubber pad to eliminate some of the noise.

Would a separate microphone mounted to the camera help?

Mark Utley · February 21st, 2006, 11:09 AM

Same thing with the Z1. I'm always shooting with a shotgun or stick mic or in loud conditions with the build-in mic though, so it's not a problem for me.

Leo Pepingco · February 22nd, 2006, 07:04 AM

XLR Adaptor... $400
Shotgun Microphone... $200
Mic support... $100

Make you FX1 Look bigger than a Z1, Priceless.

February 21st, 2006, 08:55 AM	#1
Michael Dunn Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Riverwoods, IL Posts: 65	Handle & Case Noise on HDR-FX1 I just upgraded from a Sony VX 1000 to the HDR-FX1 and I have noticed how much noise is transfered from the handle and the whole shell of the camera to the on board microphone. The hard shell of the camera and handle are the culprit. Since almost all the shooting I do is hand held and I am constantly moving the camera to follow the action, the handling noise is noticable. Anyone else have this problem? It rarely occurred while using the VX1000. I am considering wrapping the handle with a thin rubber pad to eliminate some of the noise. Would a separate microphone mounted to the camera help?

February 21st, 2006, 11:09 AM	#2
Mark Utley Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 479	Same thing with the Z1. I'm always shooting with a shotgun or stick mic or in loud conditions with the build-in mic though, so it's not a problem for me. __________________ Mark Utley

February 22nd, 2006, 07:04 AM	#3
Leo Pepingco Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 275	XLR Adaptor... $400 Shotgun Microphone... $200 Mic support... $100 Make you FX1 Look bigger than a Z1, Priceless.