are usually equipped with foam shields that reduce or eliminate this noise. It looks like the mic is located on top of the camera, so it should be somewhat shielded. However, Sony is apparently trying to provide 'surround sound' which could explain its sensitivity.
Personally, I would consider attaching a shield if I found this to be a problem. More serious in my view was the reviewer comment that you can add an additional Sony branded mic to the camera. Good old Sony is being true to form. Try to force you to buy only their stuff. In addition, if you use an external mic, you usually want to use it in place of rather than in addition to the internal mic.
I wouldn't buy it based on the mic issue, but I think most consumer cameras these days do not provide for external mics. I guess most people do not have my issues with internal mics.
Hi everyone. I am in urgent need of your advice, whether Sony DVD403's wind noise issue really a deal breaker? I know not many poeple have posted about it, but some had to purchase an external mic for this issue. I would really appreaciate any help from owners for this Camcorder.
Thanks in advance for all useful help you guys have posted here.

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