As it is extremely lightweight, you will not have any problems if you use it as a camera-mounted mic. The wide frequency range and the supercardioid pickup system in the mic ensures that it sounds simply fantastic. For the convenience while on the road, the mic can be either phantom powered, or run using a battery. And lastly, NTG-2 package includes a stand mount, a zip pouch and a windscreen. If you work in the film industry and are on the road a lot, Rode's NTG-2 is definitely one of the best choices.