Yes they do.
Unfortunately, unless you have Canon's professional series of portable camcorders you won't be able to attach an external microphone. Take a look at Sony's camcorders, however.
"Some of the best models of HD cameras are made by Sony. They are the Sony NEX5, the Sony NEX C3, and the Sony A35. There is also the Canon Powershot cameras which are comparable to the Sony cameras."
Sony cybershot cameras compare to the rest of the sony line of cameras in that they are much more expensive and have much more advanced functionality.
Sony has four main types of digital cameras that it creates. These four categories of digital cameras are the Sony Cyber-shot series (point and click), Alpha NEX cameras, Alpha DSLR cameras, and video cameras and camcorders.
Sony has cell phones that have sony cameras in them. So, in a sense they are related. Sony also sells just cameras. If you want just a camera you might as well get the phone too!
Stores in Boston area that sell Sony video cameras are: the Camera Company, Sony Store, and Micro Center. Sony video cameras range from $169 to $4,599.
Because the ECMHW2 uses Bluetooth for communication, the audio quality will suffer. It is designed as a speech microphone, not for music capture. If you can get up close to the piano, try a Rode Videomic. If your Sony Camera does not have a microphone input, you can buy an adapter for your Active shoe.
Some of the features that set Sony cameras apart from other cameras are the enhanced zoom feature and the specialized memory card. They are greta cameras.
Yes it can be used as a unidirectional microphone if needed.
One can purchase a Sony ECM DS70P Electret Condenser stereo microphone from the Sony store for $74.99. However, one can try to get microphone for a cheaper price on Amazon or eBay.
no, the nex lenses more smaller than alpha cameras.
Most Sony brands of microphones are very durable, but it largely depends ons the cost of the microphone, and which one it is. If it were a F-112 Sony Microphone, then the durability is maximal!