Hey guys, I am completely new to filming hunts, I'm trying to get advice on what cameras to get and what accessories are necessary. Thanks in advance
If you want a great camera for the price the go pro black series is awesome. Takes incredible hd video it's nice and small so you can put it right on your bow. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I don't want to spend a crazy amount, I have been looking at the Sony Handycams, they seem pretty nice. Like I said I'm just starting out so I don't want to spend a crazy amount on a camera just yet. I do want to be able to get good footage though. The go pros don't zoom though do they?
Here's some advice. If you are going for a handycam type camera, make sure that it will accept a shotgun mic. Video is worthless without quality, usable audio. Also, will will want to make sure it has a LANC port. That will allow you to remotely operate that zoom, focus, and record without touching the camera. So, here's a list you need to consider: Camera (honestly I can't make a recommendation on a handycam) LANC remote like a Varizoom Stealth Shotgun mic like Rode video Mic Tree arm(lots of options, but maybe look at the Muddy Outfitter tree arm) Fluid head. Manfrotto 700RC2 would be good for a handycam On top of that, you will need to have some type of editing software. Lots of choices out there. Some are cheap, some are not. I've used Cyber Director and it works fine. Right now, I'm using Adobe Premier Pro.
No, a GoPro is awesome for lots of things but you cannot zoom with them. They work great for a second angle, or to mount to your bow. For real usable footage though, they are best used as a supplement to your regular camera.
This is my first year hunting and I bought a package off ebay for around 400 bucks. It came with the canon vixia hr500, spare batteries and chargers, a video camera case, a tripod, a shotgun mic, a led light attachment with the light, some sd cards and a cleaning kit. I love it for the money. It takes pretty good quality video for the price. Here is the link to my first video attached to it. The quality of the video doesn't do the camera justice even on the HD setting. I am not sure why but I lost some quality on the upload to youtube so I am not sure if I did something wrong on the upload. But any way heres the link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wNbqoYySRI I think my set up will get the job done for this year. I will be looking to upgrade cameras sooner or later and get some POV cameras. So far this whole filming thing has been a blast as long as a big challenge. Way harder to kill a deer with a bow when you are trying to film yourself. I should have another video up soon. Stay tuned and subscribe to the Pointed Outdoors youtube channel and facebook page!
I agree with what Skywalker has said. I am new to filming also and I went with a handy cam type camera to start off. The only thing is mine does not have a LANC input so no remote for me. This is the ONLY thing I wish I had. Other than that it does the trick and is small/compact and lightweight. I went with the Canon VIXIA HFR400 and if the remote option isn't something you feel could make it or break it for ya then check it out. Think I paid around $300 for it and have seen it lately for even cheaper prices. It does accept a shotgun mic and you obviously dont have to go with as many accessories as I did to keep cost down. Good luck! Here is a pic of my rigg, Canon VIXIA HFR 400, Audio Technica Shotgun Mic, Audi Technica Wireless Lav Mic, Beachtek MCC-2 2-Channel Audio Adapter and Bracket, and a Campbells Camera's Wrap Around Mount sitting on a Manfrotto 128RC Fluid Head:
where did you get your attachments from? I am looking to upgrade some of my attachments on my canon vixia hr500
My stuff is not professional. I use a Handy Cam and a GoPro Balck. Mostly the Handy Cam. If you go to my Channel you can see what you get with the Handy Cam. Some of those old videos are from VHS, the newer stuff is the Handy Cam
I haven't shot anything while taping with my go pro yet but i have used it for a lot for my car with mounts and the best camera i have owned. I currently use a head mount but just bought a sportsman's mount that go pro sells now for my bow and shot gun. Cant go wrong with a go pro!
I shopped around for the best deals on all of my accessories. Some I got from Campbell Cameras, some I got from B&H, and some I got from Amazon and Ebay. If you look around enough you can find everything for a fairly discounted price.
Here is another video that we put together. Check it out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kljcUsjirXM
This may sound like a stupid question. But what is the thing that wraps around like the lens of the camera called? and what purpose does it serve. I see it on all the more professional handi cams. but what is it called and what is it meant for?
