How does the Panasonic AGMC100G MIC compare to other brands?

[corywdavis]

Im in the market for an on camera mic for my dvx but im not sure if i should go with the Panasonic AGMC100G Unidirectional mic that is made for it.

i really dont know too much about on camera mics, if anyone could comment on this mic or recommend a better one that would be great

thanks

[taubkin]

There are tons of this in the audio section. The short answer is: on-camera mic stinks.

[corywdavis]

the one i mentioned is the one that you can buy from panasonic, not the stock mic.

had to clarify that if anyone was confused

[vidled]

There are tons of this in the audio section. The short answer is: stock-camera equivalent mics stink.

ADDED:
corywdavis: depending on your camera, you would be replacing a [relatively] crappy quality microphone with another [relatively] crappy quality one. Go to the audio section here, and there is TONS of information on this subject. Be prepared to spend a few more dollars though, not too much more luckily, and it will be money WELL spent! Also keep in mind that the mic is only ONE item in that equation; if you want the mic to be camera mounted, you will also need a good shockmount (and wind protection).

[corywdavis]

thanks for the reply ill start looking