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Go pro camera or handheld camera help

Discussion in 'Videography & Photography' started by Trent, Jun 5, 2013.

  1. Trent

    Trent Newb

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    HELLO ALL,

    This season I am planning on TRYING to videotape my hunts. I know that this is a very difficult task, but the reward will be great.

    I am looking into two different camera options: A GoPro camera or a Handheld HD video camera. Being that i am just starting out I am not looking for something that is top of the line from the start. I am looking to spend about $400 on a camera and then after I get it I would buy all of the extras needed.

    Does anyone have any recommendations on a camera? What are the pros and cons when using these two types of cameras?
    Also what is any advice you can give someone just starting out?

    Thanks for the help,
    Trent
     
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  3. ISiman/OH

    ISiman/OH Die Hard Bowhunter

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    My advice to you is EBay EBay EBay! Four 400 bucks you can get a really good handheld hd camcorder and a gopro no problem. Check out the canon vixia line, they are awesome for the price if you buy used. Save some money to buy a decent tree arm and tripod as well.
     
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  4. Afflicted

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    I would go the camcorder route. Don't think gopros have a zoom even.
     
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  5. jfergus7

    jfergus7 Legendary Woodsman

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    Without question a camcorder. POV cameras are nice but sound generally sucks, no zoom feature. Great for second angles but not a primary camera.

    Sent from my DROID3 using Tapatalk 2
     
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    bwang Weekend Warrior

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    Camcorder.Love my canon vixia hf r300.Has great zoom.abality to manually focus,exposure and white balance,and can be hooked up with a mic.I got mine new for 250.Here are a few photos from this spring.The photos are a little blurry but the video is crystal clear uvs130414-001.jpg uvs130512-001.jpg uvs130513-001.jpg
     
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    greatwhitehunter3 Grizzled Veteran

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    Between those I would go with a handheld for that price range.

    With that being said, take a look at Contour Roam POV cameras instead of GoPro. GoPro is highly advertised and is why most people choose them but I got a Contour Roam this spring and have used it snow goose hunting so far and absolutely love it! Much, much easier to use than a GoPro. Just something to think about.
     
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    BrianWI Weekend Warrior

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    My videos are done with one of those handheld Kodak Zx5 cams. Waterproof, but no analog zoom. Decent sound, but no external mike. Cheap.
     
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