Shure VP83F Lenshopper

This little microphone has an exceptional range for a camera-mounted microphone! I used this in Nepal in 2016 as my main mic and it was superb! The clarity blows me away. Now, it isn't perfect - it is a budget microphone for those who can't afford a higher end mic like a MK416. But I would choose this over a Rode microphone any day of the week. It cuts clear through ambient noise and hits it's target with ultra precision.

The only gripe I have is that it feels extremely fragile! After slipping while climbing the Himalayas, the microphone fell too and came apart. However, I was able to put it back together with relative ease. It didn't break and was easy to mend, but I think that was very lucky. It is shielded in very light plastic which is a concern for protecting that incredible mini interface and SD card reader.

That being said. I couldn't think of a better budget microphone for camera work. I still use it as a reference mic on location for film and tv.

Bottom line, worth every penny and a very good investment especially if you're starting off in on-location recording.