what color nocks for filming

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  1. boilerman

    boilerman Weekend Warrior

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    I just picked up a new video camera to use this fall on my hunts and would like to hear what color you all prefer for illuminated nocks for filming. I have never used illuminated nocks but want to use some this fall.
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  2. Nick_P

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    Pink nockturnals are the brightest i've used and look great on camera
     
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    I'm not sure how they look on film but I love the blue nockturnals
     
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    Red/Pink show up the best on camera. Green is the next best option after that. Blue would be my last choice.
     
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    ShaneB22 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I like green lumenoks, but as Justin said red shows on camera better.
     
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    Red.... But I like the blue nocturnal
     
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    I've always used red nocks but tried the blue and thought they stood out much more than the red in person. Not sure about on film though. I'm sure it all comes down to personal preference and there isn't a concrete answer.
     
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    Blue is awesome and shows up great on film.
     
  9. TheHardWoods913

    TheHardWoods913 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I use green nockturnals and they show up pretty well on film....red & pink also are great.
     
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    I've only shot one deer on camera and I was using a green Nockturnal. It was very easy to see.
     
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    SharpEyeSam Legendary Woodsman

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    I agree. Red shows up really well too!
     
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    I don't film my hunts but I find blue to be the most effective for watching shot placement in person. To me it stands outs, there is not a lot of blue in the woods.
     

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