I want to find the most stable way to mount the zoom h4n onto my Canon 7D. I figure that I'm mostly going to have a sound person carry the thing and record with it separately while I worry about the video, but just as a back-up or if I'm recording something for fun I need some way to attach it to the camera. I figure mounting on-top of the camera through the hot shoe would be the best way but I hear that I've heard this can cause problems with the camera. Anyone else have the H4n and have found a good solution?

I'm sure there are less expensive ways than a $48 swivel shoe mount, but it's what a lot of folks are using. Manfrotto 492 - 492 Micro Ball Head (http://www.bogenimaging.us/Jahia/site/bius/pid/6780?kindOfProductCollectionRequest=productDetail&productCode=492&productDescription=492%20Micro%20Ball%20Head&curBrandId=MAN&market=MKT1)

The non-swivel versions can be found with a bit of digging, they're lower profile too (not as tall). I like the swivel version because I can adjust the angle to clearly read the LCD screen and make sure everything is a-ok.

Hope this helps,

I'm diggin this: Tote Vision - HS-1 Hot Shoe Mount - HS-1 - B&H Photo Video (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/383489-REG/Tote_Vision_HS_1_HS_1_Hot_Shoe_Mount.html#reviews)

Only $20 and rave customer reviews.