Never filmed before, really want to. Would I be better off taking advantage of the tactacam sale going on right now and get a 4.0 or go buy a camcorder like a canon R72. I know ones an action cam and one is an actual video camera just not sure what I'm looking for yet and don't have very much knowledge in this topic. would like advice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Personally I think you will get more milage out of the camcorder. Check eBay for some refurbed HD cameras. Dont break the bank to start with until you figure out if you like it or not. Then if you do you can upgrade over time. Remember its a want not a need
With the quality and current sale price of the Tactacam 4.0, I'd snatch that up while you can. If its capabilities turn out to be less than what you need, sell it and put the money towards something larger. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I agree. Camera equipment, tree arms, etc etc can really add up. Just ease into it and figure out if its something you want to mess with. No need to sink a whole bunch of money into it right out of the gate. If you want to spend more there are used rigs or refurbished cameras for sale on here as well as other outlets.
It all depends on what type of video you want to produce. If you are just hoping to capture the moment you release the arrow, then the tactacam might be okay. Although I personally don't like the shaky effect and you get with a bow-mounted tactacam. If you want to tell a story throughout your season and shoot more quality footage, I would recommend getting a camcorder or using a DSLR camera. Camcorder technology has become so advanced you can get a decent camera and not break the bank. I have filmed my hunts the last two seasons with a canon vixia g20 and have been very happy with the results. I still have a lot to learn about filming but did manage to capture a 160" giant on camera last year. Here is the video I made. Good luck out there and whatever you do make sure your desire to film doesn't steal the joy you get from hunting.
I'm no expert but I've been doing it for a while. (30 years)I just put stuff on Youtube. I do all kinds on hunting and fishing stuff. My channel is pretty successful and i enjoy doing it. I'm not up there with the Bowhunting Or Die in quality filming but my stuff is OK. Here is a video on how I started. Most is my opinion so take from it what you may. Sent from my SM-S902L using Tapatalk
Like Windwalker I've been doing this on an amateur scale for about a decade now. IMO, your gonna be disappointed by any type of POV cam. You can't see what your filming. I always recommend getting an entry level camcorder. We have a bunch of Canon Vixias we've been using since 2013 that we're less than $200 on EBay. Start small and see if you like it first, then spend the money on nice equipment. Stay away from DSLRs until you get some experience. Remember you have to have a powerful computer and buy editing software in order to produce videos. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
