Review: Sony ECM-HGZ1 Gun Zoom Mic

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Small light weight, comes with fabric pouch, two settings: Zoom & Gun mode
Cons: It’s awkward to hold the camcorder when the mic is attached. Uses up the camera’s battery up faster
Overall: I really liked this microphone for Sony camcorders. It was very convenient to have when filming interviews at CES and not having to carry extra batteries to power it was very nice. I would definitely recommend owners of Sony camcorders with an active interface shoe to try out this mic, it will improve the over-all quality of your videos.

You can purchase this mic from 42nd Street Photo for $70.