I made a windscreen for my compact's microphone from the gauze-like padding of an adhesive bandage. Taped over the mic's tiny port, the "screen" does an admirable job of muffling, even eliminating, the sound of wind from my videos.
This isn't rocket science, but it's a smart idea that should help improve the listenability of those outdoor, in-camera video tremendously.Tip of the Day: Silence the Wind [PopPhoto via DIY:happy]
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