Does this work for consumer cameras?

[SquaretheJon]

Hi,

I am looking into buying an external microphone for my consumer camera (Canon Hf200). In my research, I found many, but this one stuck out to me: Rode NTG-1 Condenser Shotgun Microphone. I know this offers great sound quality, but I don't know if it will work on consumer cameras. Will it?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...rToReadReviews

[directorik]

It will work on any camera that has a mic input.

[Thom 98]

Which the HF200 semms to have, accodring to this article http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-camc...-33483231.html
So yes, it should work just fine!

[Alcove Audio]

Actually, the NTG-1 will not work if plugged directly into the Canon Hf200. The NTG-1 requires external phantom power which the Canon Hf200 does not provide. You will need to get the NTG-2 which can get its phantom power from an internal battery, or you will need a mixer like the juicedLink CX-231 which can supply phantom power.