topic Help with an HDR-XR200VE in Camcorders

Help with an HDR-XR200VE

LITTLERONNIE — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 15:34:00 GMT

Hi,

I've recently bought an HDR-XR200VE and would like to know where I can obtain a remote control for it (the original was unfortuneately lost!)

Also, I would like an extention mike for it - a small one with a thin, 2 - 3 ft long lead. Is such a thing available?

Cheers,

Littleronnie.

Help with an HDR-XR200VE

Blencogo — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 19:10:05 GMT

Hi Littleronnie and welcome.

You need a Remote Commander RMT-835 and you will find several available from £38 to £65 if you Google. This one looks cheapest but shop around: -

http://www.weareelectricals.com/products/Sony-Commander-Standard-Rmt%252d835-147927541.html

Looking at the specifications for the HDR-XR200VE, it does not appear to have a standard external microphone input jack: -

http://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/product/HDR-XR200VE/specifications

However, it does have an Active Interface Shoe that can take an external microphone. These can be wireless via Bluetooth which may suit your purpose (if a bit pricey!): -

http://www.sony.co.uk/product/cac-microphones/ecm-hw2

Or are camera mounted: -

http://www.sony.co.uk/product/cac-microphones

I really doubt if it is possible to convert a standard wired microphone as you would need a Sony Active shoe fitting.

Re: Help with an HDR-XR200VE

Blencogo — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 19:47:32 GMT

I have just found a Sony adapter to fit a standard microphone - but it seems to be no longer available: -

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/479976-REG/Sony_VMCK100_VMC_K100_Microphone_Adapter.html

Third party adapters appear to be available only in the USA - but you can search in the UK: -

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/564249-REG/Pearstone_9011300_Microphone_Adapter_for_Sony.html

Good Luck!

Re: Help with an HDR-XR200VE

LITTLERONNIE — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:28:51 GMT

Very many thanks for your help - I shall start serching and MAY but the item from the States!

Cheers.