Canon DM-E1

Canon EOS cameras shoot sharp video, but sometimes they can use a little help to bring the audio quality up to the same standard. That's where the Canon DM-E1 accessory microphone comes in. It plugs into the 3.5mm accessory jack on any compatible EOS camera and adds clear, directional audio to the mix. A switch on the side of the microphone lets you choose a narrow-focus shotgun configuration, or widen the sound field to 90 or 120 degrees to capture more of what's going on around you. It's the difference between interviewing an individual and recording a full choir. An included battery powers the microphone, so your camera battery's life isn't affected.