topic Re: How to add mic input on Canon EOS 1200D? in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

How to add mic input on Canon EOS 1200D?

Anonymous12 — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 01:17:41 GMT

Hello,

I am one of the consumer of Canon EOS 1200D with EF 18-55 MM Kit. I noticed that it doesn't have an audio input. However, I like to record audio from my mixer and video from my DSLR simultaneeously without video editing. Is there a way to add an audio input to the camera?

Thanks

Re: How to add mic input on Canon EOS 1200D?

Waddizzle — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 09:32:51 GMT

Negative. You must record your audio separately, and then use video editing. Use a digital slate to sync audio and video.

Re: How to add mic input on Canon EOS 1200D?

Anonymous12 — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 09:34:44 GMT

Thank you for replying.

Re: How to add mic input on Canon EOS 1200D?

Anonymous12 — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 09:37:55 GMT

Is connecting a 2.5 mm jack to the remote connector allows me to record audio and video simultaneously? Thanks

Re: How to add mic input on Canon EOS 1200D?

Waddizzle — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 09:40:29 GMT

@Anonymous12 wrote:
Is connecting a 2.5 mm jack to the remote connector allows me to record audio and video simultaneously? Thanks

Negative. There are no audio inputs associated with that connector on a T5. None.

Re: How to add mic input on Canon EOS 1200D?

Anonymous12 — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 09:42:23 GMT

Ok, Thanks for the helpful response.

Re: How to add mic input on Canon EOS 1200D?

Waddizzle — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 11:16:40 GMT

@Anonymous12 wrote:
Is connecting a 2.5 mm jack to the remote connector allows me to record audio and video simultaneously? Thanks

Actually, come to think of it, you will record audio and video simultaneously. Audio will be recorded by the built-in microphone.

Re: How to add mic input on Canon EOS 1200D?

kvbarkley — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 13:49:50 GMT

This is the second time recently that this bit of misunderstanding has popped up. Where do people get this idea?

Re: How to add mic input on Canon EOS 1200D?

Waddizzle — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 14:14:49 GMT

@kvbarkley wrote:
This is the second time recently that this bit of misunderstanding has popped up. Where do people get this idea?

The plug connector is identical to that typically used for a microphone input, stereo or mono.

Re: How to add mic input on Canon EOS 1200D?

kvbarkley — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 14:27:46 GMT

I know, but even if I thought you could randomly stick 2.5mm plugs into any 2.5 mm jack and have it work, I would think "headphone", not "microphone"