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novon
2007 June 21st, 21:57
Where is the best place to buy this and is it really required for outside use? Prefer under $50.

Would the videomic work for outside shooting or just interviews?
PWHerman
2007 June 22nd, 01:40
Depends on which VideoMic you have...the Stereo version uses the Dead Kitten (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/470272-REG/Rode_DEADKITTEN_Dead_Kitten_WindMuff.html) and the Shotgun one uses the Dead Cat (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/392861-REG/Rode_DEADCAT_Wind_Muff.html). I never knew that there was a separate Dead Kitten (smaller size) until now...heh.

I have not personally used either of these, but if I had a VideoMic I would get them. They effectively cut down the wind noise, and look REALLY cool IMO. If I had one, I'd just leave it on at all times.
crewe1000
2007 June 22nd, 02:29
I bought one from these people via ebay for my DM50 as I could not find a compatible one anywhere else.
http://www.thewindcutter.com/

Not received it yet, but they maybe able to help re your mic.
bluegrass
2007 June 22nd, 10:38
Depends on which VideoMic you have...the Stereo version uses the Dead Kitten (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/470272-REG/Rode_DEADKITTEN_Dead_Kitten_WindMuff.html) and the Shotgun one uses the Dead Cat (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/392861-REG/Rode_DEADCAT_Wind_Muff.html). I never knew that there was a separate Dead Kitten (smaller size) until now...heh.

I have not personally used either of these, but if I had a VideoMic I would get them. They effectively cut down the wind noise, and look REALLY cool IMO. If I had one, I'd just leave it on at all times.

Better be careful. Pita would be on you like flies on a cowpie.
PWHerman
2007 June 22nd, 16:09
Better be careful. Pita would be on you like flies on a cowpie.

Haha, do you mean PETA?
bluegrass
2007 June 22nd, 17:50
Haha, do you mean PETA?

I think you're correct. Pita ia a kind of flat bread isn't it?
mbwkrause
2007 June 22nd, 20:58
and of course a PainInTheAss
PWHerman
2007 June 22nd, 23:13
I think you're correct. Pita ia a kind of flat bread isn't it?

Yep, heh.

PETA = the animal rights people & Pita = flat bread.
deanodirector
2007 July 17th, 10:19
If you want a deatcat try http://www.joelandkaren.com/mic-zeppelin/ it's got instructions on how to make your own. I'm about to giv it a go.
Skinner
2007 July 17th, 10:58
thewindcutter.com claims they will make custom wind screen for any camera/mike. I got on for my DM50 and it fits and works great.