Canon DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone

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★★★★☆
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Pros

  • Easy to use (30)
  • Good interface with camcorder (28)
  • Improves performance (25)
  • Lightweight (25)
  • Quality construction (13)
  • Improved sound (1)
  • Improving the sound (1)
  • Size (1)
  • Small size (1)
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Cons

  • A bit expensive (1)
  • Bulky (1)
  • Cumbersome (1)
  • Flimsy (1)
  • Flimsy design (1)
  • Not enough improvement (1)
  • Not full range response (1)
  • Poor interface (1)
  • Weak construction (1)
  • Wind guard is too big (1)

Best Uses

  • Shooting outdoors (26)
  • Shooting indoors (18)
  • Upgrade (15)
  • Home movies (14)
  • Travel (14)
  • Replacement (2)
  • Concerts (1)
  • General purpose (1)
  • Recording lectures (1)
  • Snowboarding (1)
 
 
 

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DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone

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Model 2591B002
UPC 013803095081
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Last update: Nov 16, 2009

Canon DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[15 of 17 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Beats Built-ins, but compare 2 Rode SVM!

"The built-in mics on the HF-100 / HF-10 / HF-11 are, to be blunt, incapable of good sound ( self-noise AND handling-noise ). Excellent camcorders, but good grief, are they hobbled by their sound, as ALL such camcorders are. This mic provides 3 modes, mono-Shotgun, stereo-90-degree, & stereo-120-degree. For video, you probably want the stereo-90-degree mode most of the time. It's got a built-in shock-mount,..." Read Full Review »

Nov 13, 2008 by the Documentarist

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Nice to have but not perfect

"Nice to have this as an optional to the small mics on the HF10 camera. The directional settings works, but not as good as it should be on this microphone. The wind-shield is nice. The construction looks a bit weak. There should be a better mic for this small hot-shoes also. Make sure that you fasten the mic enough when using it...." Read Full Review »

Jun 29, 2008 by Promoto

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[15 of 17 customers found this review helpful]

Canon DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone Review

Beats Built-ins, but compare 2 Rode SVM!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Good Interface With Camcorder
  • Improves Performance

    Cons

  • Not ENOUGH improvement

    Best Uses

  • Home Movies
  • Travel
  • Upgrade
 

"The built-in mics on the HF-100 / HF-10 / HF-11 are, to be blunt, incapable of good sound ( self-noise AND handling-noise ).



Excellent camcorders, but good grief, are they hobbled by their sound, as ALL such camcorders are.



This mic provides 3 modes,

mono-Shotgun,

stereo-90-degree, &

ster …"  Read Full Review »

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Nov 13 2008
the Documentarist
the Great White North (Canada)
I am:
  • Aspiring Film Maker
Reviewed at:
Price: $145.00
 

[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Canon DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone Review

Surprisingly good

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Good Interface With Camcorder
  • Improves Performance
  • Lightweight
  • Quality Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Movies
  • Shooting Outdoors
  • Travel
  • Upgrade
 

"Even though the HF10 has no moving parts per se, the sound quality of it is at best, mediocre. So I took a gamble and bought the DM-100. The difference is stunning; Canon should package all HF10/HF100's with these - they're amazing. Although it's not on par with a boom mic, it's pretty close. The …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 20 2008
Matt/David
Columbus, OH
I am:
  • Aspiring Film Maker
Reviewed at:
Price: $145.00
 

[6 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Canon DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone Review

Expensive but worth it

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Good Interface With Camcorder
  • Lightweight
  • Quality Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Movies
  • Shooting Indoors
  • Shooting Outdoors
  • Upgrade
 

"This mic provides three sound acceptance patterns (shotgun, 90-degree stereo and 120-degree stereo spreads), and comes with an effective windscreen. It fits the new Canon HF10 and HF100 customized hot shoe, making those hi-def cameras that much more effective and professional. Okay, semi-pro. But I …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 24 2008
Leonardo
Vitoria, Brasil
I am:
  • Technically Challenged
Reviewed at:
Price: $145.00
 

Canon DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone Review

Rock Concert and quiet home

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Good Interface With Camcorder
  • Improves Performance
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Movies
  • Shooting Indoors
  • Shooting Outdoors
  • Travel
  • Upgrade
 

"I have used this for both solo performance shoots of actor's monologues and The Buckets performing live at the High Dive in Fremont. Both the band members and myself were amazed at the clarity and quality of the audio. I set the camera (Canon HF S100) audio to attenuated. Worked like a charm.



Wh …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 9 2009
Jazman
Bellevue, WA
I am:
  • Film Professional
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $159.99
 
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Canon DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone Review

Not bad

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Improved sound
  • Size

    Cons

  • Cheap construction
  • Not full range response

    Best Uses

  • Step-up from built-in mic
 

"I have yet to try this for the main purpose I bought it for which is to video bands at live performances. I suspect it will do this well despite only having a frequency responce down to 100Hz, but I know it will do this better than the built in mics; the ideal way to do this would be a good pair of …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 10 2009
Cosimel
Portland, OR
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Price: $145.00
 
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