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2.0 out of 5 starsBe aware!
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2020
if you order this Microphone, be aware! The amazon website shows compatible cameras, and since i have a RX10 Mk IV, and the Amazon website says its compatible, be aware: Only Partially.
Mine arrived today, I was eager to give it a try, go out and video with digital sound.
WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As soon as I turned the camera on, A Message flashed on the Screen: "Device Incompatible"
What? Huh? Its a Sony Microphone it fits my camera, its compatible according to the Amazon Description.
So after lamenting the waste of over $300, I went to the Sony Products Page. Searched for the RX10 Mk IV. Compatible Products. ECM-B1M Digital Microphone.
And what I discovered: It says only Partially Compatible.
Oh No!
So i clicked on a handy tab that said 'more info'
And it instructed me to : "Switch to Analog"
Well I did. And it worked. But it sucked. I had to turn it up manually to full volume to hear it in my earphones. Heck, I can get that sound with a $60 off brand mike.
Sending it back, dont need a $300 mike that only does Analog.
Amazon, its ok, you have a great return policy so I will be Ok....