Can you connect an external microphone to a Canon PowerShot SX50 HS?

Spoiler Alert! The answer is unfortunately “NO”!
Here is the link to the microphone set I purchased on Amazon:
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This set works great with my Samsung Galaxy Note 8 phone for recording my voice in windy conditions.
Thank you for watching!

[@genuine0]

What I did with my old SX40 HS was hack into it, remove the two mono small mics, and solder a 3mm jack by adding a small hole in the camera's body to put the 3mm jack through. I then tested it. With a wireless mic from 10 meters to 20 meters, it works like a charm. However, when you do that there are a few things to remember. 1) You need truckloads of patience because it's finicky so be very patient, if it will take you 2 to three days to finish the job so be it, take good care of not destroying your camera. 2) When you add a 3mm jack, you will only be able to record with an external mic, because what you do is essentially transform the internal mics into an external mic.

[@paulshephard701]

Thank you, that was quite a comprehensive test. An honest review.

[@jennijolie]

I have the same camera and I was facing the same problem as you. Thank you for doing this test. Now I know that this camera doesn't match with microphones.

[@PropsWheels]

Thank you for your comment Jennifer. It is frustrating that this camera cannot connect to an external mike; other than that it is a great camera. Well, I ended up purchasing a nice Sony Handycam for my videos, and it was been working great. Cheers!

[@katrinamanfredo2359]

Yess you can conec microphone to this cámara you only need an second adapter ,so Will be 2 adapter AND the micro . I have this cámara and i buyed 2 adapters en Amazon And its works Very well

[@jennijolie]

@@katrinamanfredo2359 thank you

[@jennijolie]

@@katrinamanfredo2359 which is the name/ type of your adapter?

[@katrinamanfredo2359]

@@jennijolie have to be TRS adapter.

[@mrdcjohn]

I too have the same canon . I bought it primarily to take shots of the craters on the moon. But would now like to use it for ytube recrodings to which I say thanks you saved me both effort and $$. Im not too happy with the pictures quality of this camera. My iPhone takes better pics actually, but again its unmatched for a $300 camera that takes craters on the moon.

[@FranzQuarshie]

Awesome video. What is the right cable to connect to my laptop and have a liveview of what my camera sees?

[@PP.EKOTECH]

Hi. thanks for the test ! Good job ! I have Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

[@jonj33]

I think you missed the proper test. In both instances, you were speaking into the internal mic from a few inches away. Of course it sounds the same. You should test both mics standing a few feet from the mic while you're facing the camera.

[@PropsWheels]

No, this camera does not work with an external microphone.

[@DELGATO]

Thanks for this!! I was super close to buy the adapter

[@wenepzoli]

Thank you so much for sharing! Super informative microphone demonstration video creation congratulations too! Good day! 👍🍀🇭🇺🌞☝️

[@PropsWheels]

Thank you! You too! 🌞

[@wenepzoli]

@@PropsWheels You're very welcome! I wish you another happy day and a pleasant weekend to you and everyone in strength, health and peace! Good luck! 👍🍀🇭🇺🌞☝️

[@heitor5998]

I've watched a video about this and, if I'm not wrong, you have to choose at the menu from what you want to record audio. Sync seems ok, but when you do too much cuts it starts to be annoying. thanks for the video anyway and good luck.

[@PropsWheels]

That is correct, the sync is a pain in the neck. I recently purchased a proper camcorder for my videos. Cheers!

[@BaccdoeRicch]

How did you the the hot shoe on there? Can you do a video on that

[@islamnasnamamna]

thank you

[@PropsWheels]

Thank you for watching.

[@ntechbuses]

Try testing it but start with the external microphone. In the past I've used cameras that can't switch audio sources during the same video. So take 1 video with it and one without it and test the difference.

[@GenXToysGeek]

The top hole is indeed for a remote clicker :)

[@PropsWheels]

Yeah, every time I plugged in a mic, it was taking a picture. :)

[@bartsiegwart2996]

Fantastic video. It kept me from buying the wrong camera. God Bless You. Hope to see you in Heaven. Put all of your trust in Jesus.

[@PropsWheels]

I am sorry for the delayed response; I was in the middle of a job change. I am glad the video was useful to you. All the best!

[@willsalaz]

That first hole is for a shutter remote

[@daniloforlini]

Thank you for this video

[@PropsWheels]

My pleasure, I hope it was useful to you. Best regards.

[@alvarodosax3525]

Thanks!!!!

[@pilotsahan7419]

I was too late to see your video. I brought everything you have brought. Yes you are correct. It doesn’t work. I have the same camera.

[@PropsWheels]

Sorry to hear that. :( I learned the hard way as well. After that, I ended up purchasing a good video recorder for my videos. Foe pictures, this camera is still great.

[@Helmi_Farid]

Hello, have you tried to connect, via the usb of your camera, an audio interface such as Tascam or Zoom. Be careful ! Not all tascam and zoom have audio interface. So for example you can connect Tascam dr40x on Iphone or android via usb. But the question is : does the camera accept it as external audio through usb ?? Thanks in advance

[@PropsWheels]

I could not connect to any external microphone, and in its manual it is indicated as well. So I do not think there is any external audio via USB either.

[@classicfilms7871]

thanks for this video..

[@PropsWheels]

Most welcome, thank you for watching!

[@avelinotavares708]

you should read the manual first. the mic is on top below the flash (2 holes). On the side is a speaker

[@PropsWheels]

Did you bother watching the video? It is not about the built-in microphone...

[@avelinotavares708]

@@PropsWheels It´s because I watched your video that i saw and heard you claim that the built-in mic is on the side of the camera when it´s in fact on top.

[@heehawworld2518]

You need to disable built in microphone before you can test external microphone because only one microphone can work at a time. I am pretty sure it will work, if you follow what I said.

[@helloyamel]

How do you do disable the internal mic?

[@heehawworld2518]

@@helloyamel It disable internal when you connect external, just like a magic. Try it and see for yourself.

[@achatwithgoitse]

@@heehawworld2518 but thats what he did then.. he just connected external so internal should disable like you're saying. So theres no such thing as disabling the internal one so exactly what did you want him to do then

[@carlinhosck2309]

Onde encontro esse adaptador para ligar na camera por favor

[@yonofuiprod]

thanks

[@PropsWheels]

You are welcome, I hope it was useful. Best regards.

[@DRSERIOUS8]

Thanks bro

[@PropsWheels]

Thank you for watching and leaving comment.

[@scottyink1887]

I can buy USB adapter alone?

[@PropsWheels]

Yes, you can, but it won't allow you to connect a microphone to this camera.

[@Tarc1]

hello i have the same microphone and when i connect everything i get a black screen please help.

[@PropsWheels]

This camera does not have the option to connect an external microphone. That is what I am showing in this video.

[@manuelguzmanjr6622]

I have this camera. Can you make a video connecting this camera to zoom conferencing please

[@PropsWheels]

Hi Manuel. I do not think this camera can be connected to a computer or phone to be used as a webcam, but I may be wrong. I will look into it to figure out the answer. Take care.

[@steventhehistorian]

@@PropsWheels FYI it does not connect. I tried it yesterday and there is no available driver to support webcam interface :(

[@jadermarcel]

Hello, you need a condenser lavalier microphone, just this way it will work.

[@PropsWheels]

This camera does not have Mic In port.

[@guillermopablosouza2426]

well thanks a lot... just save some time trying to use the adaptor... and money.

[@goldteethtv71]

On sound did you change setting to manual then reboot the camera and try?

[@PropsWheels]

No, I did not.

[@eusoupaodim]

@@PropsWheels fez o teste para vermos se deu certo? conforme a pessoa informou?

[@donenduro7191]

same camera, same problem

[@Everydayisfridayedif]

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[@Vern355]

thank you

[@PropsWheels]

You're welcome! :)

[@scottyink1887]

I can buy USB adapter alone?

[@PropsWheels]

Yes, you can, but it won't allow you to connect a microphone to this camera.