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Post by firstwd on Nov 30, 2020 14:02:01 GMT -5
After the experience with the otter and a few asking why I didn't have video, I believe I have decided I want a video camera.
I am not looking for television show quality but would like something decent.
Does anybody want to share some experience with and recommendations for and decent camera I could fim turkey, deer, and waterfowl hunts with hopefully some cool non target experiences to boot?
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Post by budd on Nov 30, 2020 15:38:29 GMT -5
Also interested. I used to make 100 or so videos every winter of hare hunting. When my old Sony Handycam HDR 550 had to many days of -20 filming and crashed i quit and have never gotten another. Whats new out there in handycam size?
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Post by esshup on Nov 30, 2020 16:24:08 GMT -5
I have no idea, but a buddy likes to video, I can ask him. Self filming or somebody else filming? Gun mounted or stand alone?
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Post by firstwd on Nov 30, 2020 17:03:41 GMT -5
I have no idea, but a buddy likes to video, I can ask him. Self filming or somebody else filming? Gun mounted or stand alone? I'm not looking for gun mounted because I don't want to be restricted as to what I can point the camera at. I figure a stand alone camera would work for self or secondary filming. |
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Post by parrothead on Nov 30, 2020 18:32:23 GMT -5
Isnt Go Pro the big boy now
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Post by bullseye69 on Nov 30, 2020 19:25:52 GMT -5
Isnt Go Pro the big boy now Yes but its not for distance at all. If you want close up its great but stuff far away and I'm talking after 50 yards its not so great. A combo of both would be great to make vids with. |
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Post by medic22 on Nov 30, 2020 20:17:31 GMT -5
I use a handycam cx675 for most hunts and a sony a6000 for spot and stalk stuff. I can PM you a link to the youtube collection, don't really like the idea of spamming the forum.
The handy cam isnt great, but I film mostly for my own enjoyment and review shot placement.
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Post by medic22 on Nov 30, 2020 20:18:25 GMT -5
Isnt Go Pro the big boy now Yes but its not for distance at all. If you want close up its great but stuff far away and I'm talking after 50 yards its not so great. A combo of both would be great to make vids with. Ive got a 22 yard bow kill on a gopro in low light and even after zooming the video,the lighted nock is the only way you even notice a deer. |
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Post by bullseye69 on Nov 30, 2020 21:24:36 GMT -5
Yes but its not for distance at all. If you want close up its great but stuff far away and I'm talking after 50 yards its not so great. A combo of both would be great to make vids with. Ive got a 22 yard bow kill on a gopro in low light and even after zooming the video,the lighted nock is the only way you even notice a deer. Ya I tried mine on my shotgun for bird hunting and shooting clays. You can't see anything I shot at. |
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Post by raydon on Dec 1, 2020 9:58:24 GMT -5
In 2018 I purchased a video camera to self film my hunts. I did allot of research on the subject and the equipment. I decided to go with a small budget because it was just for my viewing entertainment.
I bought a used Canon VIXIA HFR80 from B & H Photo for $250 along with an extra battery. I chose this model due to it's 57X zoom and the software to use my phone as a remote. I also bought a cheap tripod $25 new, and made me a tree stand arm as well.
Pros: inexpensive, 57X zoom is super cool, battery life around 4hrs each even in very cold weather, the camera was a nice small size and easy to operate, great quality videos
Cons: the remote software never worked and after delving into it more closely found out from other users it would never work!
The cheap tripod is always jerky...
So from my first time first hand experience. A Good remote is a must. A Good smooth tripod is also a must.
I have been eyeballing the Canon Vixia HF G20, 30, 40 or G50. But have no experience with them.
Hope this helps and good luck!!!
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Post by esshup on Dec 1, 2020 10:13:17 GMT -5
Just a quick note on tripods. I just use a tripod for a spotting scope. Beefier and heavier is better to a point. A cheap lightweight tripod will wobble at the slightest breeze. A good smooth panning head is a must. I have a few cheap aluminum tripods, they are "o.k." in calm weather, but for any wind I have 2 others that are my "go to" tripods. One is a heavy metal tripod, it came in the package with the spotting scope. No idea of the brand, but it weighs probably 5 pounds. The other tripod that I have is a very lightweight tripod for carrying into the back country. It's a Manfrotto Carbon Fiber 4 leg section tripod. I put a good ball head on it, and if it's windy out there it has a hook on the center post that I can hang a bag full of rocks on to keep it steady. It's very sturdy and stiff, but if I wasn't going to be backpacking it around I'd stick with the less expensive heavier one.
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Post by firstwd on Dec 1, 2020 13:41:35 GMT -5
I use a handycam cx675 for most hunts and a sony a6000 for spot and stalk stuff. I can PM you a link to the youtube collection, don't really like the idea of spamming the forum. The handy cam isnt great, but I film mostly for my own enjoyment and review shot placement. Please, send me the link. |
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Post by bullseye69 on Dec 1, 2020 14:28:28 GMT -5
Its kinda funny. You can tell who is older by the use of the word film or filming. The younger gen just say video or videoing.
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Post by medic22 on Dec 1, 2020 16:05:12 GMT -5
I use a handycam cx675 for most hunts and a sony a6000 for spot and stalk stuff. I can PM you a link to the youtube collection, don't really like the idea of spamming the forum. The handy cam isnt great, but I film mostly for my own enjoyment and review shot placement. Please, send me the link. Done |
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Post by medic22 on Dec 1, 2020 16:06:27 GMT -5
Its kinda funny. You can tell who is older by the use of the word film or filming. The younger gen just say video or videoing. I say film, im 37............what are you getting at?  |
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Post by Woody Williams on Dec 1, 2020 16:39:02 GMT -5
Its kinda funny. You can tell who is older by the use of the word film or filming. The younger gen just say video or videoing. I say film, im 37............what are you getting at? My first was a burnt stick and a cave wall.. 😉 |
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Post by Pinoc on Dec 1, 2020 16:50:35 GMT -5
I say film, im 37............what are you getting at? My first was a burnt stick and a cave wall.. 😉 Woody you don’t even give anybody a chance anymore. You put the old joke out there first about yourself! |
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Post by Woody Williams on Dec 1, 2020 16:51:44 GMT -5
My first was a burnt stick and a cave wall.. 😉 Woody you don’t even give anybody a chance anymore. You put the old joke out there first about yourself! Who’s joking? |
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Post by bullseye69 on Dec 1, 2020 17:04:24 GMT -5
Its kinda funny. You can tell who is older by the use of the word film or filming. The younger gen just say video or videoing. I say film, im 37............what are you getting at? I'm talking about anyone who has used FILM or a VHS/BETA, so your in that group. 😉 |
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Post by bullseye69 on Dec 1, 2020 17:06:16 GMT -5
I say film, im 37............what are you getting at? My first was a burnt stick and a cave wall.. 😉 So before written word? |
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