I’ve been running the RØDE VideoMicro II on my Canon M50 for about three weeks and it’s been flawless—no batteries, no pairing, just plug it in and record. The audio is crisp up close, and with the dead cat on it handles windy days way better than the included foam.
Pros
+Battery-free and simple to run on-camera
+Crisp, clean audio when speaking in front of the mic
+Dead cat windscreen makes a big difference in strong wind
+Helix-style mount is designed to reduce handling noise
+Includes two 3.5mm cables for different setups
Cons
-Talking from behind the camera is quieter and less clear
-Output is strong enough that you may need to lower camera gain to avoid clipping
-Dead cat is a very tight fit and not the easiest to install